Bowie State University

www.bowiestate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,113

2% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,287

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

72.4%

4,669 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,353

75.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

38.2%

343 Graduates

About

Bowie State University is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bowie State University were General Business Administration & Management (125 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (89 degrees), and General Psychology (84 degrees).

In 2024, 983 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bowie State University. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (764 degrees), 11.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bowie State University is $6,113, which is $−17,887 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bowie State University is $6,113, which is $17,887 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,287.

In 2024, 46% of undergraduate students attending Bowie State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,113

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bowie State University was $6,113. The cost of tuition at Bowie State University is $−17,887 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bowie State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,287

2024 Value

7.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bowie State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,287. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bowie State University grew by 7.26%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bowie State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,942

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bowie State University was of $14,942 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.94% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bowie State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Bowie State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 9.8% with respect to 2023, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bowie State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Bowie State University received 4,669 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 25.2% annual growth. Out of those 4,669 applicants, 3,381 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.4% acceptance rate.

There were 6,353 students enrolled at Bowie State University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bowie State University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,381

Accepted Out of 4,669

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bowie State University was 72.4% (3,381 admissions from 4,669 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 25.2%, while admissions declined by 35.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bowie State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Bowie State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bowie State University had a total enrollment of 6,353 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bowie State University is 4,804 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,549. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at Bowie State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bowie State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.8% Black or African American, 5.45% Hispanic or Latino, 4.97% White, 4.05% Two or More Races, 1.18% Asian, 0.378% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.205% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bowie State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.5%) and White Female (3.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bowie State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,353 students. The full-time enrollment at Bowie State University is 4,804 and the part-time enrollment is 1,549. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at Bowie State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bowie State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bowie State University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bowie State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bowie State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
4,942 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
346 enrolled students
White
316 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bowie State University is 77.8% Black or African American, 5.45% Hispanic or Latino, 4.97% White, 4.05% Two or More Races, 1.18% Asian, 0.378% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.205% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 179 students (2.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 231 more women than men received degrees from Bowie State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bowie State University is black or african american (764 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (65 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bowie State University is General Business Administration & Management (125 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (89 degrees) and General Psychology (84 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bowie State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (79 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), and Human Sciences (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowie State University are Software developers (649,271 people), Other managers (262,188 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (183,279 people), Police officers (155,877 people), and Computer occupations, all other (141,991 people).

The most specialized majors at Bowie State University in 2024 are Communication Technologies (79 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), Human Sciences (30 degrees), Psychology (117 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (146 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowie State University are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Bowie State University are Communication Technologies (79 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), Human Sciences (30 degrees), Psychology (117 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (146 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowie State University are Computer Systems Design (703,160 people), Elementary & secondary schools (562,009 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (395,819 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (303,081 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (293,500 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bowie State University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
125 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
89 degrees awarded
General Psychology
84 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bowie State University was General Business Administration & Management with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bowie State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

376

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

607

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 376 degrees were awarded to men at Bowie State University, which is 0.619 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (607).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bowie State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Bowie State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.923 times less than the 65 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Bowie State University in General Psychology, which is 5.46 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 18% of students graduating from Bowie State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
764 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
65 degrees awarded
White
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bowie State University is black or african american (764 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (65 degrees).

2.34% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
666 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
642 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
606 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bowie State University is black or african american female (666 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (642 degrees).

Operations

Bowie State University has an endowment valued at nearly $47.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.89M (8.22%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Bowie State University had a total salary expenditure of 184M. Bowie State University employs 99 Assistant professors, 60 Associate professors and 51 Professors. Most academics at Bowie State University are Female Assistant professor (57), Male Assistant professor (42), and Male Associate professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bowie State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 159 employees, Management, with 145 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 95 employees.

Endowment

$47.3M

2024 Endowment

3.53%

growth from 2023

Bowie State University has an endowment valued at about $47.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bowie State University grew 3.53% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.43M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bowie State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$106M

2024 Salaries

17.3%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Bowie State University paid a median of $106M in salaries, which represents 57.7% of their overall expenditure ($184M) and a 17.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.59% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.72% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$25.3M

Instructional Salaries

247

Number of Employees

In 2024, Bowie State University paid a total of $25.3M to 247 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bowie State University were Business and Financial Operations with 159 employees, Management with 145 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 95 employees.

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