Outcomes at Bowie State
Graduation Rate
40.19%
Transfer-out Rate
27.77%
Retention Rate
73.00%
The graduation rate at Bowie State University is 40.19% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. 385 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 958 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 56.80%.
The transfer-out rate is 27.77% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The retention rate (full-time students) is 73% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Bowie State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Bowie State University. 385 students have completed and 266 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 44 students still enrolled and 263 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 958 | 958 |
| Completers | 385 (40.19%) | 385 |
| Transfer-out | 266 (27.77%) | 266 |
| Still Enrolled | 44 (4.59%) | 44 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 263 (27.45%) | 263 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 169 students have completed in 4 years and additional 166 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 169 (17.64%) |
40 (10.58%) |
129 (22.24%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 166 (17.33%) |
59 (15.61%) |
107 (18.45%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 50 (5.22%) |
26 (6.88%) |
24 (4.14%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40.19% (385/958) | 33.07% (125/378) | 44.83% (260/580) |
| Asian | 75.00% (6/8) | 60.00% (3/5) | 100.00% (3/3) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 39.39% (334/848) | 32.56% (112/344) | 44.05% (222/504) |
| Hispanic | 45.00% (18/40) | 46.15% (6/13) | 44.44% (12/27) |
| White | 25.00% (1/4) | 0.00% (0/2) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Two or More Race | 51.35% (19/37) | 28.57% (2/7) | 56.67% (17/30) |
| Unknown | 13.33% (2/15) | 0.00% (0/5) | 20.00% (2/10) |