Bowie State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2802 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #796 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #729 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #866 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 5,378
- Graduates
- 897
- 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 87% 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 | 87% | 82% | 89% |
| Applicants | 5,445 | 1,766 | 3,679 |
| Admissions | 4,712 | 1,455 | 3,257 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,170 | 439 | 731 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 11 | 7 |
3,498 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
696 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
58 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 800
or below
75% of them
had 1048
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bowie State University are 800-1048 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted ACT
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 | 5063 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 310 (5%) |
| White | 240 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 220 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 178 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 154 (2%) |
| Asian | 86 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (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
- $9,463
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,811 | $8,236 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,811 | $8,236 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,533 | $15,054 |
| Fee in-district | $2,937 | $2,600 |
| Fee in-state | $2,937 | $2,600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,937 | $2,650 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,900 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,118 |
| Room charge | $8,082 |
| Meal charge | $5,036 |
Bowie State University majors
Bowie State University has granted 850 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs, 212 master's across 18 programs, and 6 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 | 177 | ||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 100 | ||
| Psychology, General | 98 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 81 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 77 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 74 | ||
| Child Development | 31 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 25 | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 28 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 27 | ||
| Public Administration | 26 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 25 | ||
| Social Work | 25 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 24 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 20 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 19 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 19 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 19 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 2 | |
| History, General | 13 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| School Psychology | 7 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 4 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 850 | 212 | 6 |
Bowie State University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 33% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bowie State University has published 1,151 scientific papers with 12,487 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 10 |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 | 4 | 10 |
| 1994 | 4 | 14 |
| 1995 | 6 | 15 |
| 1996 | 7 | 14 |
| 1997 | 13 | 10 |
| 1998 | 25 | 22 |
| 1999 | 14 | 57 |
| 2000 | 26 | 51 |
| 2001 | 7 | 78 |
| 2002 | 11 | 125 |
| 2003 | 14 | 115 |
| 2004 | 7 | 121 |
| 2005 | 28 | 159 |
| 2006 | 24 | 189 |
| 2007 | 24 | 251 |
| 2008 | 15 | 228 |
| 2009 | 29 | 327 |
| 2010 | 31 | 391 |
| 2011 | 49 | 398 |
| 2012 | 69 | 440 |
| 2013 | 44 | 490 |
| 2014 | 47 | 495 |
| 2015 | 44 | 507 |
| 2016 | 51 | 577 |
| 2017 | 89 | 618 |
| 2018 | 66 | 778 |
| 2019 | 39 | 895 |
| 2020 | 49 | 973 |
| 2021 | 61 | 1423 |
| 2022 | 63 | 1347 |
| 2023 | 97 | 1112 |
Bowie State University alumni
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Toni Braxton
- Occupations
- songwritermusicianfilm actoractorcomposer
- Biography
-
Toni Michele Braxton is an American R&B 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
- teacherastronaut
- Biography
-
Sharon Christa McAuliffe was an American teacher and Space flight participant 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
- singerrappersongwriter
- Biography
-
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper. He first gained recognition in 2006 when his song "Dig Dug (Shake It)" became popular in his hometown of Washington D.C., leading to Wale gaining local recognition as he continued recording music for the regional audience. Wale became acquainted with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson in 2006, and signed to his label Allido Records the following year. During this time, Wale released several mixtapes which amassed national attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
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Jovan Adepo
- Occupations
- television actoractor
- Biography
-
Jovan Adepo is an English-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 | 829 |
| 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 |