Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Bowie State University is a four-year, public school located in Bowie, MD.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Bowie State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

72% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 4,669 applied, 3,381 accepted, and 922 enrolled in Bowie State.
361 men and 546 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,218 for Maryland residents and $19,938 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $10,854 for Maryland residents and $15,768 for others.
Tuition has increased by 0.50% compared to last year at Bowie State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,743 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,972.
For freshmen, 873 students (75%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,730.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 6,353 students enrolled Bowie State in 2025.
By gender, 2,402 men and 3,951 women students are enrolled.
There are 5,136 undergraduate and 1,217 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

68 Major Programs

  • 26 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Bowie State is 38% and the transfer-out rate is 30%.
The retention rate is 68% for full-time and 68% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
38%
Transfer-out Rate
30%
Retention Rate
68%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 560 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Bowie State and the average faculty salary is $99,805. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 1,178 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $83,712.
Number of Faculties
560
Average Faculty Salary
$99,805
Number of Staffs
1,178
Average Staff Salary
$83,712

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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