Bowie State University
tuition & fees
$19,298
graduate tuition & fees
$15,407
acceptance rate
87%
Student Population
6,250
online students
4,822
Number of Programs
69
Financial Aid Amount
$7,680
SAT Scores
930
Graduation Rate
43%
School Overview
Bowie State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Bowie, Maryland. Bowie State ranked 22nd in Maryland Colleges and 61st in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 6,250 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Bowie State's acceptance rate is 87.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Bowie State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715-9465 |
| Phone | 301-860-4000 |
| WEB | www.bowiestate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/ |
| Online Application | https://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-online.php |
| Financial Aid | www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/app/bowiestate |
| Athletic | www.bsubulldogs.com/sports/2008/7/2/Reports.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://www.bowiestate.edu/academics/support-services/disability-support-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Bowie State University is 87.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.00%. The application fees are $40 for undergraduate programs and $40 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $40 |
Tuition & Fees
Bowie State's 2022 tuition & fees is $8,558 for Maryland residents and $19,298 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $10,256 for Maryland residents and $15,407 for out-of-students.
| Maryland Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,558 | $19,298 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,256 | $15,407 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 6,250 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 4,822 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Bowie State has 5,354 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 896 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,250 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,354 |
| Graduate Students | 896 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,822 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 69 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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