Bowie State University is a public historically black university located in Bowie, Maryland. Founded in 1865, it is the oldest historically black university in Maryland. The university has been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the country, as well as having a large number of first-generation, low-income and adult learners. The university offers over 50 undergraduate degrees, 15 master’s degrees, and two doctoral degree programs, with growing emphasis on research and creative works. Bowie State also provides experienced-based learning progams and numerous extracurricular activities. The university’s robust campus community prides itself on social justice and diversity with a strong emphasis on leadership and service.
- Address: 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715-9465
- Phone: (301) 860-4000
- Website: www.bowiestate.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 6,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $40
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
In-State | Out-of-State | |
Tuition and Fees | $8,444 | $19,136 |
Books and Supplies | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Room & Board | $13,746 | $13,746 |
Other | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Total Cost | $26,290 | $36,982 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- SAT Range: 850 – 1020
- ACT Range: 16 – 19
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Psychology, General
- Child Development
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 37%
- Female: 63%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 81%
- Hispanic / Latino: 4%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 3%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 3%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 82%
- Out-of-State: 18%
- Unknown: 0%