Bowie State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2810 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #795 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #730 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #673 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 5,288
- Graduates
- 1,120
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- bowiestate.edu
Bowie State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bowie State University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 80% | 85% |
| Applicants | 6,245 | 1,884 | 4,361 |
| Admissions | 5,217 | 1,509 | 3,708 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 965 | 346 | 619 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 26 | 13 | 13 |
3,131 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
759 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 796
or below
75% of them
had 1083
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bowie State University are 796-1083 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 5071 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 348 (5%) |
| White | 280 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 228 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 206 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 156 (2%) |
| Asian | 86 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,730
- Students receiving aid
- 75%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,993 | $8,064 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,993 | $8,064 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,883 | $13,140 |
| Fee in-district | $3,006 | $2,124 |
| Fee in-state | $3,006 | $2,124 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,006 | $2,124 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,900 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,870 |
| Room charge | $8,484 |
| Meal charge | $5,386 |
Bowie State University majors
Bowie State University has granted 855 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs, 191 master's across 17 programs, and 17 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bowie State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 147 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 102 | ||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 97 | ||
| Psychology, General | 87 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 68 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 60 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 43 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| Sociology, General | 35 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 33 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 30 | 3 | |
| Social Work | 31 | ||
| Public Administration | 27 | ||
| History, General | 26 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 24 | ||
| Child Development | 21 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 21 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 17 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 16 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | 7 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 12 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 8 | ||
| School Psychology | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 855 | 191 | 17 |
Bowie State University has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 29% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bowie State University has published 1,351 scientific papers with 18,265 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 28 |
| 1993 | 5 | 28 |
| 1994 | 4 | 35 |
| 1995 | 8 | 39 |
| 1996 | 8 | 39 |
| 1997 | 14 | 31 |
| 1998 | 25 | 47 |
| 1999 | 14 | 86 |
| 2000 | 25 | 91 |
| 2001 | 7 | 119 |
| 2002 | 11 | 219 |
| 2003 | 16 | 171 |
| 2004 | 7 | 185 |
| 2005 | 30 | 225 |
| 2006 | 22 | 261 |
| 2007 | 23 | 298 |
| 2008 | 17 | 303 |
| 2009 | 36 | 423 |
| 2010 | 30 | 490 |
| 2011 | 54 | 521 |
| 2012 | 75 | 562 |
| 2013 | 49 | 629 |
| 2014 | 52 | 640 |
| 2015 | 51 | 678 |
| 2016 | 56 | 762 |
| 2017 | 88 | 822 |
| 2018 | 77 | 979 |
| 2019 | 42 | 1120 |
| 2020 | 56 | 1345 |
| 2021 | 79 | 1888 |
| 2022 | 68 | 1744 |
| 2023 | 127 | 1651 |
| 2024 | 68 | 1426 |
Bowie State University alumni
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Toni Braxton
- Occupations
- recording artistsingerrecord producercomposersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Toni Michele Braxton is an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history. Braxton has won seven Grammy Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, seven American Music Awards, and numerous other accolades. In 2011, Braxton was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. In 2017 she was honored with the Legend Award at the Soul Train Music Awards.
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Christa McAuliffe
- Occupations
- astronautteacher
- Biography
-
Sharon Christa McAuliffe was an American teacher and astronaut from Concord, New Hampshire who died on the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-51-L, where she was serving as a payload specialist.
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Wale
- Occupations
- rappersingersongwriter
- Biography
-
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song "Dig Dug (Shake It)", which became popular in his hometown of Germantown, MD. and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases. He signed a recording contract with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson's Allido Records in 2007, which, after a three-label bidding war, entered a joint venture with Interscope Records for US$1.3 million the following year. During this time, Wale's mixtapes and singles saw national attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
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Jovan Adepo
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jovan Adepo is a British-American actor. He made his feature film debut in the period drama Fences (2016), which was followed by roles in the psychological horror film Mother! (2017), the action horror film Overlord (2018), the period comedy-drama Babylon (2022), and the drama His Three Daughters (2023).
General info
| Alternative names | BSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 |
| Motto | Prepare For Life |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 890 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 14000 Jericho Park Rd Bowie, Maryland, 20715-9465 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 58,000 |
| Phone | 3018604000 |