Bowie State University
Historically Black college or university · Bowie, MD · 5,043 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
72%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$17,835
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$22,321
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
37%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Bowie State University?
Bowie State University accepts about 72 of every 100 applicants (72%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Bowie State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bowie State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Bowie State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $22,321 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,835 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $20,464 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$9,529
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$20,464
- Room & board$13,244
- Total cost of attendance$22,321
- Average net price after grants$17,835
Popular majors
Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Communications Technology.
Bowie State University FAQ
- What is Bowie State University's acceptance rate?
- 72% — moderately selective.
- Is Bowie State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Bowie State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bowie State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Bowie State University cost?
- About $22,321 a year before aid; $17,835 on average after grants.
- What is Bowie State University's FAFSA school code?
- 002062. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Bowie State University receives your information.
- What is Bowie State University's graduation rate?
- 37% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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