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Bowie State University
- 4 Year
- Bowie, MD
- Rating 3.43 out of 5 1,219 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade C+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade C minus
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Bowie State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
BSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80%
SAT Range
860-1030
ACT Range
16-21
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$14,321 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,694 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 68%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 80 responses
- 57%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 101 responses
- 57%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 101 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Business113 Graduates
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician108 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies82 Graduates
- Psychology74 Graduates
- Biology61 Graduates
- Nursing58 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services47 Graduates
- Sociology39 Graduates
- Computer Systems Technician36 Graduates
- Child Development32 Graduates
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Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,421 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
887
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
59%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
- 41%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 108 responses
Poll
- 56%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 123 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,800 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
43%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 86%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 63 responses
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Like every other University, Bowie State had to continue the second half of spring 2020 online. Being a student with a disability, and with the help from my peers and professors I was able to get my first 4.0 ever! My professors were always available at any time of the day or night to email me back with a response. They knew and understood that this was new and unexpected for both us and them and they remained calm and supportive throughout this entire experience. Unlike my friends at other schools, I won't be worried about returning to online classes this fall.
I greatly appreciate the university's efforts to support students and take care of our physical, emotional stress through virtual extra meetings and classes to support our mental health during the COVID pandemic. The university keeps trying to connect the students and professors together to make sure the learning needs are met through the online learning. The transition from in-class learning to online learning was smooth and prompt without any delaying. They offered enough resources to ensure every students to achieve the semester goals and the graduation requirements. The professors had extra virtual meetings on blackboard to answer the questions about the uncertainty of the academic progress. I really appreciate all the efforts from the professors and the university leadership to support the great deal in student life.
Bowie State University is an evolving institution that is gaining traction in the STEM field. The first Black institution in Maryland formed in 1864, our pride is in the advancement of our people and people of other minorities. The liveliness in the cultures and the opportunities for career development has shaped the students into becoming well rounded professionals. Everyone on campus knows each other which means no one is left behind. We build each other up with the help from our professors and staff. The loyalty we show to each other is learned through the loyalty our forefathers showed to each other during their hardships and just like them, we overcome and prosper.