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Bowie State University

Overview

Student Population
6,148
Bowie State University overview
Location Bowie, Maryland
Online bowiestate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Bowie State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation 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 10,816 prospective students applied, and 3,894 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,086 enrolled in the school.  4,798 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,350 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $5,427 plus fees of $2,637. Bowie State University is ranked 902 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Extremely Easy 
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SAT 940/1120
ACT 16/20
Applications Accepted
36% 
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Applicant Competition High
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Annual Cost to Attend

Maryland Resident Tuition
$5,427
In State Costs for Bowie State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,500
Other Fees$2,637
Room and Board $10,546
Budget for Other Expenses$1,600
Total One Year Cost$22,710
Out of State Tuition
$16,016
Out of State Costs for Bowie State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,500
Other Fees$2,637
Room and Board $10,546
Budget for Other Expenses$1,600
Total One Year Cost$33,299
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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$50,500 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
41% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Bowie State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 23%
Psychology 13%
Social Sciences 13%
Communications Technology 10%
Health Professions 10%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162007 IPEDS survey data for Bowie State University.

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