Bowie State University

Bowie, MD
Bowie State University

Bowie, MD

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Tuition & Fees

$8,444

$19,136

in-state out-of-state

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
520
25th
440
75th
500
25th
410
composite english math
75th
20
25th
15
75th
17
25th
15
75th
19
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

18

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,197
Declined 971
Total Received 5,168
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Public

5,835

undergraduate students

1,175

graduate students

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Location

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.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 7,010
Established in 1865
Coeducational Coeducational
Historically Black college/university yes

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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.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

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
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
520
25th
440
75th
500
25th
410
composite english math
75th
20
25th
15
75th
17
25th
15
75th
19
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) April 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,197
Declined 971
Total Received 5,168

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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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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Financial Aid

64%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,680

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,646
Room $7,616
Board $4,720
Additional fees $2,798
Books & supplies $2,500
Total $23,280
Average Financial Aid - $7,680
Total with Avg. Aid $15,600

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined
Basketball
Bowling
Football
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Art Teacher Education.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Chemistry, General.
Child Development.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Counseling Psychology.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English Language and Literature, General.
History, General.
Human Resources Development.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Management Information Systems, General.
Mathematics, General.
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Music Teacher Education.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Political Science and Government, General.
Psychology, General.
Public Administration.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
Reading Teacher Education.
School Psychology.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Sciences, Other.
Social Work.
Sociology, General.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Superintendency and Educational System Administration.

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Computer Science
  3. Education

Programs Offered

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

7,010

total students

82%

in-state

18%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

5,835
students

Female
60%
3,520

Male
40%
2,315

17%

1,175
students

Female
68%
799

Male
32%
376

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

4,628
students

Female
60%
2,789

Male
40%
1,839

21%

1,207
students

Female
61%
731

Male
39%
476

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Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

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
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: in August

Spring: in January

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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