CollegeXpress: Bowie State University Profile

Tuition & Fees

^$8,445

^$19,136

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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600-699

500-599

20%

400-499

70%

300-399

600-699

500-599

10%

400-499

76%

300-399

11%

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undergraduateRatios

39^%

male

61^%

female

teacher

students

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Very Selective

38^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	4,029
Declined	+ 6,572
Total Received	10,601

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Public

5,308

undergraduate students

1,012

graduate students

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Four-Year Colleges in Maryland

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Codes

SAT	5401
ACT	1712

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School Facts

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
Campus Enrollment	6,320
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)

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Bowie, MD

312-acre campus in Bowie (population: 58,859), 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

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
96%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing

Greek Life

: 11 fraternities 38^% of male students
: 7 sororities 35^% of female students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

600-699

500-599

20%

400-499

70%

300-399

600-699

500-599

10%

400-499

76%

300-399

11%

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Admissions Facts

Application fee	$40
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

Very Selective

38^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	4,029
Declined	+ 6,572
Total Received	10,601

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Secondary school record

Not Considered

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

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Admissions Contact

P: 877 772-6943
F: 301 860-3518
ugradadmissions@bowiestate.edu

Financial Aid

43^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$8,736

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$22,569
Tuition	$5,647
Room & board	$12,874
Additional fees	$2,798
Books & supplies	$1,250
Average Financial Aid	- $8,736
Total with Avg. Aid	$13,833

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 301 860-3540
F: 301 860-3549

Financial Aid Officer

Deborah Stanley
Director
dstanley@bowiestate.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
basketball
bowling
cheerleading
cross-country
football
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Mascot: Bulldog
School colors: black and gold

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Applied/Computational Mathematics
Biology
Business Administration
Communication Media
Computer Science
Computer Technology
Counseling Psychology
Early Childhood Education
Educational Leadership/Executive Fellows
Elementary Education
Elementary/Secondary Administration
English
Fine Arts
Guidance/Counseling
History/Government
Human Resources Development
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Nursing
Organizational Communication
Pedology
Psychology
Public Administration
School Psychology
Science Education
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education
Teaching
Technology
Theatre Arts

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Programs Offered

Certificate programs
Distance Learning
Double majors
Dual degrees
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Pass/fail grading option

6,320

total students

NA^%

in-state

NA^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84^%

5,308
students

Female
61^%
3,262

Male
39^%
2,046

16^%

1,012
students

Female
68^%
687

Male
32^%
325

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

83^%

4,421
students

Female
62^%
2,732

Male
38^%
1,689

17^%

887
students

Female
60^%
530

Male
40^%
357

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Transfer Admissions

Not Reported

Transfer applicants accepted

Not Reported

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	High School GPA: 2.50 College GPA: 2.50
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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: in August

Spring: in January

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Career
Military
Minority student
Personal
Psychological
Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Math
Reading
Study skills
Writing

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Co-op education
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100^%

Additional services

Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Braille services
Note-taking services
Reader services
Tape recorders
Tutors

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Bowie State University

Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

undergraduateRatios

Very Selective

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Bowie, MD

Campus Life

Greek Life

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Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Very Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

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Athletic Facts

Athletics Right Now

Majors

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Programs Offered

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

5,308students

1,012students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

4,421students

887students

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Transfer Admissions

Not Reported

Not Reported

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: in August

Spring: in January

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

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Of students' needs
were fully met

5,308
students

1,012
students

4,421
students

887
students