Bowie State University, MD
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Bowie State University Rankings
Affordability70
Selectivity4
Retention21
Graduation1
Earnings25
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bowie State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communications Technologies14%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education4%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting10%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Bowie State University
38%
Admission Rate
470
Median SAT Math
480
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–520
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–520
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–20
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bowie State University
$8K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bowie State University
64%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
31%
Repayment Rate
$236
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 24% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 31% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 35% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 41% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bowie State University
68%
Retention Rate
20%
Transfer Rate
31%
Withdrawal Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 15% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 41% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 43% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% | 42% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 42% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 58% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bowie State University
93%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $39K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bowie State University
5,197
Undergraduates
60%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
1,012
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 83% | 36% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 43% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 17% | 15% |
Location Map
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