Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Bowie State University
Bowie State University (Bowie State or BSU) is a public historically black university in the Prince George's County of the U.S. state of Maryland, north of Bowie. It is part of the University System of Maryland. Founded in 1865, Bowie State is Maryland's oldest historically black university and one of the ten oldest in the country. Bowie State is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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72%
Acceptance
$19,298
Net price
5,043
Enrollment
38%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
72%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
19
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$19,298
Average net price
$9,218
In-state tuition
$19,938
Out-of-state tuition
$12,241
Room & board
$2,500
Books & supplies
$25,220
Total cost of attendance
44%
Students receiving Pell grants
44%
Students with federal loans
$22,985
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$54,537
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,877
Median earnings (6 yrs)
38%
Graduation rate
68%
Retention rate
78%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,087
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,043
Total enrollment
15%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
36%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Bowie State University FAQ
Is Bowie State University a public or private school?
Bowie State University is a public institution located in Bowie, MD.
What is the acceptance rate at Bowie State University?
Bowie State University has an acceptance rate of 72%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Bowie State University cost?
The average annual net price at Bowie State University is $19,298 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,218 in-state and $19,938 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Bowie State University?
About 38% of students at Bowie State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Bowie State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Bowie State University students earn a median of $54,537 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bowie State University?
Admitted students at Bowie State University have an ACT midpoint of 19. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Bowie State University?
Bowie State University enrolls about 5,043 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Andre Cutair at Bowie State University · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.
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