Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
About Bowie State University
Bowie State University is a public institution in Bowie, MD. It enrolls about 4,700 undergraduates.
Read moreAdmissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Avg SAT
- 950
- Avg ACT
- 17
- Retention
- 78%
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Student-faculty
- 15:1
Test policies vary by school and year. Visit the official admissions page for the most up-to-date requirements and deadlines.
Cost & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition
- $8,508
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,842
- Room & board
- —
- Avg net price
- $13,800
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- —
Net price = average cost after grants and scholarships for full-time undergrads receiving federal aid.
Financial Aid
- Pell grant recipients
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- Federal loan rate
- —
- Median debt at graduation
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- Median earnings (6-10y)
- —
Pell = need-based federal grants that don't have to be repaid. Higher rates often signal an accessible, affordability-focused campus.
Popular Majors & Career Match
Top programs
Program shares from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Salary estimates are national averages (NACE / BLS) and vary by role and region.
Connects to your interests
Career pathways
Explore the Campus
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Athletics
Division II — Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Explore teams, mascot & traditionsLocation
Bowie, MD — Mid-Atlantic. Setting: Suburban.