Bowie State University

Bowie, MD • public • II | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 5,886 • Total: 7,274

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

14000 Jericho Park Rd
Bowie, MD
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Website

www.bowiestate.edu/

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,322 (39.4%) • Female: 3,564 (60.6%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	72	1.2%
Black/African American	4,833	82.1%
Hispanic/Latino	334	5.7%
White	161	2.7%
Two or More Races	216	3.7%
International	97	1.6%

Special Designation

Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

5,217 admitted from 6,245 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 423-540
Math: 373-543
Total: 796-1083

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

38.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

14.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

70.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

23.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$20,854

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$31,574

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $6,113
Out-of-state: $16,833

Room & Board

$12,241

Books & Supplies

$2,500

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$17,071
$30,001-48,000	$16,646
$48,001-75,000	$19,163
$75,001-110,000	$22,808
$110,001+	$24,919

Students Receiving Pell Grants

51%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Men's Sports (5)

Basketball Cross Country Football Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Bowling Cross Country Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 3.0+ / ACT 24+ / SAT 1100+

In-State Awards

$100-$10,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$100-$10,000/yr

6 automatic scholarships (12 total)

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