Bowie State University
Bowie State University (Bowie State) is a four-years, public 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 Bowie State's 2022 tuition & fees is $8,562 for Maryland residents and $19,302 for out-of-state students. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,776.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,308 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $48,700 and it varies by field of study.
Bowie State ranked 17th in Maryland Colleges rankings. Bowie State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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 Services |
| School Type | four-years, public |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Bowie State University are $8,562 for in-state students and $19,302 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $10,256 for in-state students and $15,407 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,752 for Maryland residents and $19,543 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,322 for Maryland residents and $15,434 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $8,562 | $19,302 |
| Graduate | $10,256 | $15,407 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $8,752 | $19,543 |
| Graduate | $10,322 | $15,434 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the Bowie State directly. See the Bowie State bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at Bowie State University is 87.04% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.07%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 930.
The average graduation rate is 42%. Total 6,308 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
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. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 87.04% Acceptance Rate / 21.07% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 930 SAT / 19 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 42% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| Retention Rate | 72%(full-time), 38% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.56% (18 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 6,308 (5,381 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $7,776 |
| 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.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Bowie State provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| 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. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 1,600. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,842.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Historical Black School | Yes |
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 1,600 |
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