Bowie State University

Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Bowie, MD

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Tuition & Fees

$10,659

$21,549

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
540
25th
423
75th
543
25th
373

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,217
Declined 1,028
Total Received 6,245
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Public

5,288

undergraduate students

1,120

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1865, Bowie State University is a public four-year Historically Black university that is known for its strong academic programs in fields such as education, business, and technology. It is located on a 312-acre campus in Bowie, Maryland—22 miles from Washington, D.C.

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Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 6,408
Established in 1865
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
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%
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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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
540
25th
423
75th
543
25th
373

Not Reported

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

Admit Rate

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,217
Declined 1,028
Total Received 6,245

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Rank
Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies

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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

75%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,972

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,999
Housing $8,484
Food $5,386
Additional fees $1,660
Books & supplies $2,500
Total $27,029
Average Financial Aid - $7,972
Total with Avg. Aid $19,057
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Football yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes
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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 yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Bioinformatics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Development yes
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes yes
General Studies yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Development yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
School Psychology yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Superintendency and Educational System Administration yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
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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

6,408

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

5,288
students

Female
60%
3,198

Male
40%
2,090

17%

1,120
students

Female
71%
796

Male
29%
324

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

83%

4,379
students

Female
61%
2,668

Male
39%
1,711

17%

909
students

Female
58%
530

Male
42%
379

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Transfer Enrollment

459

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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