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Bowie State University
Bowie, MDPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Bowie State University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Bowie, MD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading475 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math455 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite19 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,681
Earnings 5yr: $112,683
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,814
Earnings 5yr: $103,809
Debt: $25,125
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,800
Earnings 5yr: $80,468
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,030
Earnings 5yr: $92,492
Debt: $30,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,829
Earnings 5yr: $89,182
Debt: N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,948
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,149
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,499
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,995
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,427
Earnings 5yr: $66,612
Debt: $27,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,077
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $32,229
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,303
Earnings 5yr: $59,864
Debt: $29,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,746
Earnings 5yr: $58,204
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,995
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,224
Earnings 5yr: $56,184
Debt: $31,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,075
Earnings 5yr: $46,473
Debt: $30,835
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,818
Earnings 5yr: $57,453
Debt: $26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,788
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,250
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,082
Earnings 5yr: $52,973
Debt: $28,375
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,181
Earnings 5yr: $52,375
Debt: $26,125
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,298
In-State Tuition$9,218
Out-of-State Tuition$19,938
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
44%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
31%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,877
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,537
Completion Signals
38%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,861
Est. Monthly Payment
$139/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$51,709
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