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Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,835
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Median earnings
- $61,890
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bowie State University is a public college in Bowie, MD with 5,043 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $17,835 per year ($15,356 for families earning under $30,000). 37% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,890 ten years after enrolling.
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Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,245
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,217
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Bowie State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,321
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,529
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,464
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,356
- $30–48k$15,516
- $48–75k$16,665
- $75–110k$20,494
- $110k+$22,228
Get a personal estimate with Bowie State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Freshman retention
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $61,890
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,550
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,043
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 51%
- White3%
- Hispanic6%
- Black81%
- Asian1%
Bowie State University FAQ
What is Bowie State University's acceptance rate?+
Bowie State University admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Bowie State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bowie State University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,245 students applied to Bowie State University and 5,217 were admitted; 991 enrolled.
Does Bowie State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Bowie State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bowie State University require an essay?+
Bowie State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bowie State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,321 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,835.
What is Bowie State University's graduation rate?+
37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 162007 · How we use this data
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