Overview
Bowie State is a public university located in Maryland. As a historically black college, BSU has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution. Admissions is somewhat competitive. Popular majors include Business, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician, and Psychology.
Medium
Suburban
Public
5,279
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
-
87%
- Graduation Rate
-
41%
- Average Annual Cost
-
$21,623
- Average Net Price
-
$16,510
- Salary After Graduation
-
$38,400
- Athletics Website
- bsubulldogs.com
- In-state Tuition
- $8,558
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $19,298
- GPA Average
- 3.0
- SAT Average
- 930
- ACT Average
- 19
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average GPA:
2.98
SAT
SAT Average: 930
SAT Range: 840
- 1020
Math:
410
-
500
Reading & Writing:
430
-
520
ACT
Average: 18
Range: 17 - 20
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
72%
4yr Graduation
15%
6yr Graduation
41%
410 -
500
SAT Math
430 -
520
SAT Reading and Writing
17 -
20
ACT Composite
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Journalism.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelors Degree
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Design and Applied Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Social Sciences, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Social Work.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelors Degree
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Applied Mathematics.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Applied Mathematics.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.Master's Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Master's Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Management Information Systems and Services.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.Master's Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Master's Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Doctoral Degree
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Information Science/Studies.Master's Degree
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Information Science/Studies.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Design and Applied Arts.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Doctoral Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Master's Degree
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Doctoral Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Master's Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Public Administration.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Public Administration.Master's Degree
Degrees and Courses of Study
27 Bachelors Programs
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
EDUCATION
33 Other Programs
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
PSYCHOLOGY
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
EDUCATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Financial
$8,558
In-state Tuition
$19,298
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
-
$21,623
- Average Net Price
-
$16,510
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 47%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $22,750
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $8,750
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $11,000
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $16,668
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $12,500
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $11,000
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $12,000
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $12,250
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $12,000
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$77,046
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA II
- Conference
-
Central Intercollegiate
- Athletics Website
- Sports
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,279
- Number Of Graduate Students
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1,012
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
- Flag For Historically Black College And University
- true
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 15%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 50%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 19%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 36%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 14%
- Share Of Female Students
- 64%
- Share Of Married Students
- 4%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 75%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 36%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 111
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
Student Life
Financial
- Public or Private
- Public