School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bowie State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715-9465
Phone301-860-4000
WEBwww.bowiestate.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/
Online Applicationhttps://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-online.php
Financial Aidwww.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatornpc.collegeboard.org/app/bowiestate
Veterans Tuitionbowiestate.edu/about/administration-and-governance/division-of-enrollment-management/registrars-office/veteran-enrollment.php
Athleticbsubulldogs.com/sports/2008/7/2/compliance.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://www.bowiestate.edu/academics/support-services/disability-support-services/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Bowie State University is 72.41% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.27%.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate72.41 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)27.27 %
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Tuition & Fees

Bowie State's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,218 for Maryland residents and $19,938 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.50% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,839).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,854 for Maryland residents and $15,768 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.30% compared to the last year's rate.
Maryland ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$9,218$19,938
Graduate Tuition & Fees$10,854$15,768
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
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Student Population

A total of 6,353 students have enrolled at Bowie State (2024-2025). Among them, 724 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Bowie State has 5,136 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,217 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students6,353
Undergraduate Students5,136
Graduate Students1,217
Online Enrollment724
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Bowie State offers 68 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Bowie State
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs68 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
Employment services✔
Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔