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Bowie State University

Bowie, MD • public • DII | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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Acceptance
83.5%
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Grad Rate
38%
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Cost
$25,104 / $35,944

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
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
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Application Requirements
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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
$25,104
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$35,944
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $5,993
Out-of-state: $16,833
Room & Board
$2,500
Books & Supplies
$16,611
Students Receiving Pell Grants
51%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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