Bowie State University

Bowie State University (Bowie State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Bowie, MD. It is a historically black school. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.

The 2021 tuition & fees of Bowie State University is $8,445 for Maryland residents and $19,136 for out-of-state students. 64% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,648.

The school has a total enrollment of 6,320 and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $48,700. The salary range after graduation from Bowie State varies by field of study and the average salary range $25,200 to $61,700.

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Directory Information

Address	14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715-9465
Phone	301-860-4000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Master's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of Bowie State University are $8,445 for in-state students and $19,136 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2021 tuition and fees are $10,112 for in-state students and $15,281 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $8,445 for Maryland residents and $19,136 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $10,112 for Maryland residents and $15,281 for out-of-state students.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $48,700. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $61,700 after graduating.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$8,445	$19,136
Graduate	$10,112	$15,281

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$8,445	$19,136
Graduate	$10,112	$15,281

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Bowie State University is 80% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 945.

The average graduation rate is 43%. Total 6,320 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics at Bowie State
Admission Stats »	80% Acceptance Rate / 21% Yield
Test Scores »	945 SAT / 19 ACT
Graduation Rate »	43%
Transfer-out Rate	30%
Retention Rate	68%(full-time), 36% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »	6,320 (5,308 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$7,648
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$48,700
Average Salary by Field of Study	$25,200 - $61,700

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Bowie State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at Bowie State
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	No

Bowie State provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at Bowie State
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Bowie State University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 1,400. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,326.