Overview
Student Population
| Location | Bowie, Maryland |
| Online | bowiestate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Bowie, Maryland, Bowie State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,168 prospective students applied, and 4,197 were granted admission. Of those admitted 970 enrolled in the school. 4,873 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,377 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $5,646 plus fees of $2,798. Bowie State University is ranked 845 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Value
Bowie State University is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Bowie State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#845 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#366 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 850/1020 |
| ACT | 16/19 |
| GPA | 2.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,798 |
| Room and Board | $11,476 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,020 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,798 |
| Room and Board | $11,476 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,712 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Communications Technology | 10% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162007 IPEDS survey data for Bowie State University.
Current students may use the Bowie State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.