Acceptance Rate
72%
Avg. SAT
1048
75th percentile
Bowie, MD
Location
Large Suburb
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Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
79 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
59 grads
Elementary Education and Teaching
20 grads
Special Education and Teaching, General
12 grads
Reading Teacher Education
12 grads
English Language and Literature, General
7 grads
Secondary Education and Teaching
4 grads
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
General Studies
Student Body
Total Enrollment
5,136 undergrad • 1,217 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
4%
Black / African American
79%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Bowie, MD
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
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Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
68%
4 Years Graduation Rate
35%
6 Years Graduation Rate
49%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$54,537
68% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Bowie State University and return in the fall. 35% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 49% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
35%
4-5 years
14%
6-8 years
3%
Non-grad
48%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$5,874
Acceptance
72%
Undergrads
5,136
4-Year Grad Rate
35%
Endowment
$46M
Bowie, MD 20715-9465
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