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Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
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Bowie State University
Overview
Bowie State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Bowie, MD, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Administration Building, 1st Floor
Contact
Mrs. Shirley Holt
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: sholt@bowiestate.edu
Phone: 301-860-3415
Fax: 301-860-3438
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: sholt@bowiestate.edu
Phone: 301-860-3415
Fax: 301-860-3438
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Graphics |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,720
Applied
2,775
Accepted
4,711
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,240
Females Applied
1,798
Females Accepted
42%
Male Admissions
2,480
Males Applied
977
Males Accepted
39%
Applying
40
Application Fee
2.53
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | April 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | April 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| ACT Composite | 20 | 15 | 19 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,536
In-state
16,176
Out-of-state
Fees
2,698
Full-time student fees
10,904
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
8,736
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,389
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,167
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,017
Avg. Loan Aid
6,408
Avg. Grant Aid
7,113
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
43%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,711
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
9%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.4% |
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| Black or African American | 85.67% |
| White or Caucasian | 2.23% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.06% |
| Asian | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.15% |
| Two or more races | 4.16% |
| Other | 1.89% |
Gender
Male (38.04%)
Female (61.96%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Not Reported |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 35% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall Convocation, Homecoming Events and Honors Convocation
Fall Convocation, Homecoming Events and Honors Convocation
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | No | Division 2 | |
Faculty
414
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 216
Part-time - 198
