What Bowie State costs
Bowie State University charges $9,218 a year in published tuition and fees for Maryland residents, about $4,609 a semester, and $19,938 a year for students from other states, about $9,969 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,220 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,213 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Bowie State
For fall 2024, Bowie State University received 4,669 applications and admitted 3,381 students, and 922 enrolled as first-years.
What Bowie State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Bowie State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 124 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 89 |
| Psychology | 84 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology / Technician | 79 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 58 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 46 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 38 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 35 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Bowie State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Maryland–College Park, College Park, Maryland: about 10 miles away
- The Catholic University of America, Washington, District of Columbia: about 14 miles away
- United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland: about 15 miles away
- Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 16 miles away
- University of Maryland–Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland: about 16 miles away
- George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 18 miles away
Colleges like Bowie State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland: 6,057 undergraduates
- University of South Carolina–Upstate, Spartanburg, South Carolina: 4,038 undergraduates
- Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama: 7,036 undergraduates
- William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia: 7,055 undergraduates
- Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky: 8,246 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Bowie State University's acceptance rate? 72.4% for fall 2024: 3,381 of 4,669 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Bowie State University? $9,218 a year for in-state students and $19,938 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Bowie State University? About 5,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Bowie State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bowie State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Bowie State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
