School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bowie State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715-9465
Phone301-860-4000
WEBwww.bowiestate.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/
Online Applicationhttps://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-online.php
Financial Aidwww.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatornpc.collegeboard.org/app/bowiestate
Veterans Tuitionbowiestate.edu/about/administration-and-governance/division-of-enrollment-management/registrars-office/veteran-enrollment.php
Athleticbsubulldogs.com/sports/2008/7/2/compliance.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://www.bowiestate.edu/academics/support-services/disability-support-services/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Bowie State University is 84.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.00%. The application fees are $40 for undergraduate programs and $60 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate84.00 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)19.00 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Graduate Application Fees$60
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Tuition & Fees

Bowie State's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,999 for Maryland residents and $19,839 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.50% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,545).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $10,188 for Maryland residents and $15,264 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -13.78% compared to the last year's rate.
Maryland ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$8,999$19,839
Graduate Tuition & Fees$10,188$15,264
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 6,275 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 696 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Bowie State has 5,378 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 897 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students6,275
Undergraduate Students5,378
Graduate Students897
Online Enrollment696
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Bowie State offers 67 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Bowie State
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs67 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
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On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔