Capitol College
Capitol College can be found in Laurel, MD, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. The small size of enrollment, which is about 830 students, provides smaller class sizes for enrolled students.
A SAT or ACT exam may be required before applying to this institution. Scores in the range of 930 (25th percentile) to 1190 (75th percentile) for the SAT exam and in the range of 15 (25th percentile) to 26 (75th percentile) for the ACT exam is common among applicants admitted to Capitol College. We were able to estimate the Capitol College average GPA (2.64 - 3.38) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. This school has an acceptance rate of around 59 percent with 25 percent of applicants choosing to continue on and enroll.
Overall Capitol College Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013
The overall acceptance rate for Capitol College was reported as 59.0% in Fall 2013 with over 349 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.
Accepted Applicants Profile
- ACT Scores: 15 - 26
- Average GPA: 2.64 - 3.38
How Hard Is It to Get into Capitol College?
Applicant Selectivity: Medium
The applicant selectivity of Capitol College is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.
Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2021 Projection
The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2021-2022 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Capitol College has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.
Acceptance Rate By Year
- 2009-2010: 81.1%
- 2010-2011: 56.7%
- 2011-2012: 56.1%
- 2012-2013: 88.7%
- 2013-2014: 59.0%
- Projected Acceptance Rate 2021-2022: 67.8%
How Does Capitol College Compare?
The acceptance rate for Capitol College is six percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.
Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates
School | Acceptance Rate |
---|---|
Corcoran College of Art and Design | 27.1% |
St John's College | 81.0% |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | 36.1% |
Wilson College | 52.7% |
Rosemont College | 58.4% |
Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
- High School GPA Scores are Required
- School Records are Required
- Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
- TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required
Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Applicants | 349 | 68.8% | 31.2% |
Admitted | 206 | 71.8% | 28.2% |
Enrolled | 51 | 82.4% | 17.6% |
Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Capitol College (Fall 2013)
ACT® | Score Range |
---|---|
English | 14 - 25 |
Math | 16 - 24 |
Composite Score | 15 - 26 |