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Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland 20715-9465

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Mid-SizeSuburbanPublicHBCU

Known for business

Bowie State University is a public institution in Bowie with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 935, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.2K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,537 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,335.

Established
1865
Mascot
Butch the Bulldog
Type
Public HBCU
Conference
Northern Division of the Central
84%Acceptance
935SAT Avg
5,207Students
16:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$54,537Earnings 10yr
$19,335Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bowie State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 935

Reading & WritingMid: 475
423540
MathMid: 455
373543

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

935

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,999
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,889
Room & Board$13,272
Books & Supplies$2,500
Total Cost of Attendance$24,302
Average Net Price$19,335
Median Debt at Graduation$22,985
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,935
$30–48K$16,967
$48–75K$19,731
$75–110K$23,194
$110K+$23,943

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,335

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,861

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

37

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (60)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,207
Gender Split
61% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 82%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.1%
Freshman Retention69.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,877
8 Years$50,034
10 Years$54,537

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,400
Men
$52,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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