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Overview
Bowie State University, Maryland’s first HBCU, offers a diverse and affordable education with 30 undergraduate majors and various concentrations. Known for its experienced faculty and modern facilities, Bowie State fosters innovation, research, and hands-on learning. Located between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, the university provides students with access to valuable career and networking opportunities. With a vibrant campus life and numerous student organizations, Bowie State creates a supportive environment for academic and personal growth.
Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$14,322
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
949
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,207 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,927 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $2500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
30%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,463
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,953
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,245
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5428
60%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,953
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$27,289,710
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,958,946
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
52%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,257
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$217
Students receiving federal loans
51%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,763
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,353
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
5445
Students Applied
60%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
459
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | June 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 949
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,353
Total Number of Undergrads
5,378
0
100
17%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
43%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
59
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
52
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
26%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
Total Male Athletes
1521
Total Female Athletes
2410
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Bowie State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,700
Top 5 Cities
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Top 5 Employers
Prince George's County Public Schools
Bowie State University
Montgomery County Public Schools
US Army
PGCPS
Top 5 Sectors
Business development
Education
Information Technology
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$217
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingSo far, I have found the professors to be very knowledgeable in their fields of study.
Jasmine from Clinton, MD
The professors do lessons on information in your textbooks and do a pretty good job of explaining things. Just take your time and stay on top of your work for each class and you will go far.
Tia from Converse, TX
With any school you decide to go to college is really what you make it. So, whether or not you learn anything is up to you.
N.T. from Lanham, MD
The courses are great. Every instructor is different in their own way.
Sheryl from Lynchburg, SC
Bowie State University is a small school with about 6,000 students. While mostly commuter, it serves those in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area and is easily accessible by public transportation. Most importantly, the campus is a tight-knit community where students and instructors alike feel like they are apart of an academic family.
Julius from Landover, MD
You have to stay on top of your work. the professors are good. but talk to current students about which professors to take.
maryann from Silver Spring, MD
Bowie State is a great HBCU, that offers a variety of majors to include all. Students and Staff are all genuinely promotive of your goals. I would definitely recommend this school to family and friends.
Breanna from Baltimore, MD
I am a current student here at Bowie State University and I love my HBCU! It is a friendly, family environment type of school.They are a great help to students and wants students to reach their highest potential.The school's goal is to make it as comfortable and fun as possible to achieve your goals.They encourage students to be active on and off campus.Their space is limited for dorm rooms on campus but they provide other living accommodations.
Mary - Washington, DC
Warm. Vibrant. Goal Oriented.
Betty from Gaithersburg, MD
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