$8,064
$18,653
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details41%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,775 |
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| Declined | + 3,945 |
| Total Received | 6,720 |
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| Name | Location |
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| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Baltimore, MD |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD |
| University of Maryland, College Park | College Park, MD |
| Towson University | Towson, MD |
| Howard University | Washington, DC |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| SAT | 5401 |
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| ACT | 1712 |
Bowie State University, founded in 1865, is a public university of liberal arts and technology studies. Its 312-acre campus is located in Bowie, 22 miles from Washington, DC.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 5,669 |
| Established in | 1865 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Historically Black college/university | yes |
| Accredited by |
• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NLN (National League for Nursing) |
312-acre campus in Bowie (population: 58,393), 22 miles from both Baltimore and Washington, DC, and 18 miles from Annapolis; branch campuses at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs and at Fort George Meade in Laurel. Major airports serve Baltimore and Washington, DC; bus serves Laurel (15 miles); train serves New Carrollton (seven miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, MD 20715-9465
| Application fee | $40 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
April 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
41%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,775 |
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| Declined | + 3,945 |
| Total Received | 6,720 |
Standardized test scores
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Germel Clake
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 877 772-6943
F: 301 860-3518
ugradadmissions@bowiestate.edu
| Tuition | $5,427 |
| Room & board | $10,546 |
| Additional fees | $2,637 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 |
| Total | $19,860 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $8,911 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $10,949 |
45%
$8,911
Need-based
| Federal | $10,216,288 |
| State | $4,945,106 |
| Institutional | $4,578,233 |
| Other external | $90,484 |
| Total | $19,830,111 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $102,194 |
| Institutional | $348,483 |
| Other external | $14,562 |
| Total | $465,239 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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