- AcademicsC+
- ValueB-
- DiversityB-
- CampusC-
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationC-
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeC
- SafetyB
Bowie State University is ...
Public, HBCU
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Address
14000 Jericho Park Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
Website
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
SAT Range
810-940
ACT Range
15-18
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Bowie State University
Cost
Net Price
$11,663/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
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.86 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.86 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
134 GraduatesRadio and Television Broadcasting Technician
93 GraduatesNursing
87 GraduatesPsychology
71 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
60 GraduatesSociology
59 GraduatesBiology
57 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
41 GraduatesChild Development
38 GraduatesComputer Systems Technician
27 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,675Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
50%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 39%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.93 responses
Poll
- 56%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.108 responses
After Bowie State University
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
33%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%- 86%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.63 responses
Bowie State University Reviews
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From attending Bowie State University, I can honestly say the environment is great for anyone who wants to have fun inside and outside of the classroom. While in my communications class last semester, I truly enjoy7ed learning about communications because of how the discussions we had really challenged my thoughts. Also outside of the classroom the school had many different activities going on everyday which made it fun. I remember one day they even had a movie out on the lawn. So much fun!
I absolutely love Bowie State. Although I am a fourth-generation bulldog, I came from a small high school and was extremely nervous about attending BSU. Let me tell you, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made! The academics are given to you in a way that may be challenging, but they push you to do your best. The bonds between students and faculty is unbreakable. I would definitely recommend attending Bowie State University.
Bowie is a really great school, filled with wonderful people and great experiences. Bowie excels in the areas of academics, athletics, and community service. The campus is small and convenient, it takes little to no time at all to travel between classes, the cafeteria, and dorm rooms. The students and staff are friendly and welcoming. Bowie is affordable and extremely worth attending. I love how student oriented the staff at Bowie are. The genuinely want to see every student succeed and will go above and beyond to make sure students do succeed. However the cafe could have more food options. The current options are slim to none.