School Information

51.7
Total Cost $18,679
Total Enrollment 5,617
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Bowie State University

http://www.bowiestate.edu
14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, Maryland 20715-9465
(301) 860-4000

Bowie State University, through the effective and efficient management of its resources, provides high-quality and affordable educational opportunities at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels for a diverse student population of Maryland citizens and the global community. The educational programs are designed to broaden the knowledge base and skill set of students across disciplines and to enable students to think critically, value diversity, become effective leaders, function competently in a highly technical world, and pursue advanced graduate study. The University is committed to increasing the number of students from under-represented minorities who earn advanced degrees in computer science, mathematics, information ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Bowie State University, 89.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 60.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,732), and 60% receive loans ($6,504 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,134. Off campus it is around $10,314.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Bowie State University is $10,638 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Bowie State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,005
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $16,443
Tuition Graduate in State $8,040
Tuition Graduate Out of State $15,360
Living Costs
Bowie State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,679
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $18,645
Total Expense In State Off Campus $21,427
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,545
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $21,393
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $10,511
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,496 people applied to Bowie State University. Of the applicants, 49.0% were admitted (46.0% male & 50.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (46.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 4,400 undergraduate students at Bowie State University, 16.0% are part-time. A majority (83.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 67.0% of the 1,217 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     87.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     70.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     43.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     15.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     37.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     39.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline April 1st
Admissions Office Phone 301-860-4000
Admissions Office Email ugradadmissions@bowiestate.edu
Admissions Office Address 14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD 20715-9465
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions/
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Bowie State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Bowie State University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 390
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 390
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 470
 
Bowie State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 23
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 149 64
Business Administration and Management, General 149 1
Business/Commerce, General 19
Human Resources Development 19
Management Information Systems, General 25
Communication, journalism, and related programs 11
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 11
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 88
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 88
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 29 9 0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 20
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 9 9 0
Information Science/Studies 0
Education 46 116 22
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 16
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 15
Elementary Education and Teaching 21 3
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 25
Reading Teacher Education 34
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 18
Special Education and Teaching, General 30
Superintendency and Educational System Administration 22
English language and literature/letters 16 0
English Language and Literature, General 16 0
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 21
Child Development 21
Health professions and related clinical sciences 24 6
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 6
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 24 0
History 19
History, General 19
Mathematics and statistics 0 9 1
Applied Mathematics 0 1
Mathematics, General 9
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Psychology 0 53 44
Counseling Psychology 0 39
Psychology, General 53
School Psychology 0 5
Public administration and social service professions 0 27 49
Public Administration 0 49
Social Work 27
Social sciences 91
Social Sciences, Other 1
Sociology 90
Visual and performing arts 18
Art/Art Studies, General 18
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
 
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