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84%
Open Admissions
39%
Graduation
About Bowie State University
Bowie State University is a public four-year institution located in Bowie, Maryland. With an enrollment of approximately 5,207 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 84%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 39%. Graduates earn a median salary of $54,537 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,335 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
84%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
39%
Enrollment
5,207
Total students
Median Earnings
$54,537
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,999
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,889
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,335
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
373
Median
455
75th
543
200800
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,889/yr
In-State Tuition$8,999/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$19,335/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$77,340
10-Year Earnings
$545,370
ROI Multiple
7.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Bowie State University
Student Outcomes
39%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$55k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,207
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
