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Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,877

Acceptance Rate

84%

Graduation Rate

39%

Annual Tuition

$8,999

At a Glance

Total Students

5,207

Retention Rate

70%

Faculty Ratio

16

Financial Aid

41%

Median Debt

$22,985

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Bowie State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 83.5% and a student body of 5,207. The in-state tuition is $8,999. Approximately 40.9% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for graduates is $22,985.

Graduation rates at Bowie State are 39.1%, with a retention rate of 69.9%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $42,961, increasing to $43,877 after five years, and $54,537 after ten years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$55k

10 YEARS

Top 56% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Bowie State University alumni earn a median of $42,961. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $43,877. Ten years after graduation, median earnings rise to $54,537. The median debt for graduates is $22,985.

Bowie State University has an 83.5% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 39.1%, and the retention rate is 69.9%. The in-state tuition is $8,999, and 40.9% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Bowie, Maryland

Bowie, MD 20715-9465

Bowie State University is located in Bowie, Maryland. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bowie State University has an acceptance rate of 83.5%.