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Bowie State University
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Bowie, MD
  • 1,164 reviews
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    Bowie State University Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    42%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    72%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    33%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $71
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      No

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      113 Graduates
    • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician
      108 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      82 Graduates
    • Psychology
      74 Graduates
    • Biology
      61 Graduates
    • Nursing
      58 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      47 Graduates
    • Sociology
      39 Graduates
    • Computer Systems Technician
      36 Graduates
    • Child Development
      32 Graduates
    96%
    of students say they attend class.56 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Female Professors
    52%
    Male Professors
    48%
    Average Professor Salary
    $102,168
    Poll
    61%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.56 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      63%
    • Asian American
      5%
    • Hispanic
      6%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      1%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      8%
    • White
      16%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    82%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.93 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.93 responses
    Poll
    68%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.93 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.92 responses
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