Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
Bowie State University is one of the oldest historically Black universities in Maryland, offering undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Tuition
$8,999
Acceptance
83.54%
Students
6,327
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,999
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,889
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,272
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,611
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
38%
Freshman Retention
70%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
83.54%
SAT range
796 - 1083
ACT range
16 - 21
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,327
Undergrads
5,207
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
90
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
52
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.38
Property Rate / 1,000
3.49
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Bowie
Violent Rate / 100k
372
Property Rate / 100k
1,660
Location
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Bowie, MD 20715