Bowie State University
Bowie State University is a public 4-year institution in Bowie, MD. It enrolls about 6,408 students and admits roughly 84% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bowie, MD 20715 |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Enrollment | 6,408 |
| Acceptance rate | 84% |
| Applicants / admitted | 6,245 / 5,217 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,999 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,839 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 38% |
| Transfer-out rate | 28% |
| Full-time retention rate | 70% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,117 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 423–540 |
| Website | www.bowiestate.edu/ |
| Phone | 3018604000 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 6,245 students applied and 5,217 were admitted. Of those admitted, 991 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,999 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,839. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,117 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,935 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,967 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,731 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,194 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,943 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,075 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 38% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Bowie State University is in Bowie, MD, Prince George's County. Its coordinates are 39.0182, -76.7597.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bowie State University?
About 84% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 6,245 applicants.
How much does Bowie State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,999 for in-state students and $19,839 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Bowie State University?
About 6,408 students are enrolled.