Overview & History Bowie State University is a public institution founded in 1865. The university has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,381 (fall 2021), a suburban setting, and a campus size of 339 acres. It uses a semester-based academic calendar and ranks #133-175 in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges for Regional Universities North. In-state tuition and fees are $8,753, while out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,544.
Quick Facts
- Setting: Suburban
- In-state tuition and fees: $8,753
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,381
- Acceptance Rate: 87%
- Address: 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD, 20715
- Website: Visit School Website
Important Information (Letter Grades)
- SAT Range: 830-1090
- ACT Range: 15-20
- High School GPA: 3.1
Cost
- In-State Tuition & Fees: $8,753
- Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $19,544
- Room & Board: $12,224
- Annual Cost (average cost after aid): $15,773
Academics
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 15% (F)
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 18:1 (B)
- Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students: 56% (B)
Student Enrollment
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,381
- Graduate Enrollment: 927
- Total Enrollment: 6,308
- Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students: 4,338
Student Diversity (%)
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Black: 82%
- Hispanic: 5%
- Two or more races: 4%
- Unknown: 3%
- White: 2%
- Asian: 1%
- International: 1%
Gender Distribution
- Male: 39%
- Female: 61%
Campus Life Types of campus housing available:
- Coed dorms
- Women’s dorms
- Men’s dorms
- Apartment for single students
Student Activities
- Sports Teams: 26+
- Fraternities: 5
- Sororities: 6
After College
- Median Starting Salary of Alumni: $49,900
- Graduation Rate: 15%
- Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021): 80%
- Average Debt at Graduation: $26,911