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About Bowie State University
Bowie State University is a public, state university in the town of Bowie, Maryland. Bowie State University was founded in 1865. The university enrolls around 6,308 students per year, including 5,381 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Bowie State University
It is not difficult to get into Bowie State University. Bowie State University admitted 86% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 4,639 out of 5,363 total applicants were accepted.
| Bowie State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.1 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 1% |
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College Info
Bowie State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Bowie State University is May 15.
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Bowie State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Bowie State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$23,488
In State$34,328
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,993
$16,833
Fees
$3,006
$3,006
Housing
$13,239
$13,239
Books
$1,250
$1,250
Student Life
Wondering what life at Bowie State University is like? There are approximately 6,308 students enrolled at Bowie State University, including 5,381 undergraduate students and 927 graduate students. 81% percent of students attend school full-time, 84% percent are from MD and 16% percent of students are from other states.
81%
Full Time19%
Part Time84%
In State16%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
6,308
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
87%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$8,999
Out-of-State
$19,839
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 15
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