Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Public · offers Graduate degrees
72%Acceptance rate
$19,298Average net price / year
38%Graduation rate
$54,537Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$22,985Median debt at graduation
5,043Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,218
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,938
- Total cost of attendance
- $25,220
- Room & board
- $12,241
- Books & supplies
- $2,500
- Average net price
- $19,298
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $17,071
- $30–48k
- $16,646
- $48–75k
- $19,163
- $75–110k
- $22,808
- $110k+
- $24,919
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 72.4%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- First-year retention
- 68%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $43,877
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $54,537
- Median debt (graduates)
- $22,985
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 44%
- Students with federal loans
- 44%
Programs: what graduates earn
22 of 58 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 30 | $70,278 | $21,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 68 | $58,006 | $27,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 27 | $52,619 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 147 | $50,683 | $22,897 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 102 | $41,367 | $21,500 |
| Sociology | 35 | $38,893 | $22,578 |
| Psychology, General | 87 | $36,765 | $23,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 24 | $36,381 | $20,750 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 97 | $35,168 | $22,750 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 21 | $34,257 | $20,500 |
| Social Work | 32 | $32,989 | $23,500 |
| Biology, General | 60 | $26,266 | $26,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | $48,707 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 43 | $33,841 | — |
| History | 26 | $68,077 | $27,000 |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 27 | $73,949 | $39,924 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 18 | $63,595 | $41,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 17 | $58,606 | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 33 | $52,873 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 27 | $50,897 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 15 | $76,499 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 3 | $104,121 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,043
- Graduate students
- 1,446
- Part-time
- 15%
- Women / men
- 60% / 40%
- White
- 3%
- Hispanic
- 6%
- Black
- 81%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 2%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $100,062 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 46%
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www.bowiestate.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communications Technologies – 9% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 12% of degrees
- Education – 9% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 7% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees
- Psychology – 10% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bowie State University?
72.4% of applicants were admitted.
How much does Bowie State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $19,298 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,218 and the full cost of attendance is $25,220.
How much do Bowie State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $54,537 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
38% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.