Capitol Technology University's published cost of attendance is $42,471, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $19,682 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $15,161, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,778.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $42,471 |
| Tuition and Fees | $27,592 |
| Room and Board | $13,152 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$20,369 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,102 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,682 |
| $30–48k | $17,134 |
| $48–75k | $15,161 |
| $75–110k | $27,961 |
| $110k+ | $25,778 |
Capitol Technology University's published cost of attendance is $42,471, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $19,682 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $15,161, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,778. Azimuth ranks Capitol Technology University #671 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects how net price and published cost can differ substantially depending on a family's financial profile. Capitol Technology University participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution's aid structure is oriented toward students in technology-focused fields — consistent with its dominant concentration in computer science and engineering programs. Students who qualify for need-based aid may see their net cost reduced substantially from the published figure, particularly at lower income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,264, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,038; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $104,028, median federal debt of $20,264 projects to a monthly payment of about $229 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Capitol Technology University earn median 4-year earnings of $104,028, placing Capitol Technology University in the 99.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $32,461 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 98.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Capitol Technology University #45 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Current program-level earnings are too sparse to support a major-specific earnings summary.
