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  • BOWIE, MD
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Bowie State University

#10 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B minus
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A minus
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B+
    Bowie State is a public university located in Maryland. As a historically black college, BSU has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,429 undergraduate students. The Bowie State acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician. Graduating 43% of students, Bowie State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,100.
    bowiestate.edu
    14000 JERICHO PARK RD
    BOWIE, MD 20715
    Branch of
    University System of Maryland Network
    About Bowie State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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    BSU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    81%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    850-1020
    ACT Range
    16-19
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-online.php

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $14,322 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,162 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    89%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      186 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      89 Graduates
    • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician
      88 Graduates
    • Psychology
      83 Graduates
    • Biology
      66 Graduates
    • Computer Systems Technician
      58 Graduates
    • Child Development
      49 Graduates
    • Design and Visual Communications
      35 Graduates
    • Nursing
      35 Graduates
    • Sociology
      33 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      25%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      75%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,429 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    925
    Undergrads Over 25
    11%
    Pell Grant
    58%
    Varsity Athletes
    1%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $45,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    43%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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