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Bowie State University

Bowie, MD 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate87%
Acceptance Rate87%

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

14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD 20715

Campus Setting: Small Town

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.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Bowie State University SAT Scores

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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

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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 Time

19%

Part Time

84%

In State

16%

Out-of-State

Data 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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