Bowie State University Maryland

HBCU in suburban Maryland with low tuition and accessible admissions, focused on business and professional programs.

College statistics

Address:
14000 Jericho Park Rd
Bowie, MD
20715
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.bowiestate.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
Suburb
Annual In-State Tuition:
$6,113
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,833
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$19,857
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$30,577
Room and Board:
$13,744
Total Student Enrollment:
6,408
Acceptance Rate:
83.5%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
540
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
543
Endowment (End of Year):
$396,782,686
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Bowie State University is a public, historically Black university located in Bowie, Maryland, serving students from the region and beyond. The institution emphasizes professional preparation, with business, management, marketing, and related support services as its primary undergraduate focus. As an HBCU, Bowie State carries forward a legacy of providing educational access and opportunity to African American students.

Enrollment stands at 6,408 students. In-state tuition is $6,113 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $19,857 when accounting for room and board; out-of-state tuition runs $16,833, bringing total out-of-state cost to $30,577. Admissions are accessible, with an acceptance rate of 83.5 percent.

The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 540 and Math is 543. This school works well for students seeking affordable access to a bachelor's degree with a focus on business and professional fields. For more information, visit www.bowiestate.edu/.

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