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Bowie State University
  • 4 Year
  • BOWIE, MD
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Bowie State University
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • BOWIE, MD
  • 1,277 reviews
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    Bowie State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    45%
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,616 / year
    Poll
    28%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 57 responses
    Poll
    43%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 122 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,720 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 156 responses
    • The Pub
      31%
    • Quiznos
      25%
    • Soulfood
      15%
    • The snack bar
      9%
    • The Cafe
      8%
    • The Asian bistro
      7%
    • The pub on wednesday
      3%
    35%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 77 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 57 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      21%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      60%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      14%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      5%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    72%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 81 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 49 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      53%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      41%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      2%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      4%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 64 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      25%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      55%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      13%
    • Not very visible.
      6%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 127 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      7%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      56%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      33%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      4%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Football
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 49 responses
    • Homecoming
      39%
    • Greek life
      29%
    • Comedy Shows
      22%
    • Parties
      8%
    • Career fair
      2%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 83 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      7%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      19%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      22%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      33%
    • Parties? What parties?
      19%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 56 responses
    • Homecoming
      93%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • crossover
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    20%
    Women in Sororities
    15%
    42%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 112 responses
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