Bowie State University

Bowie, MD · Public University · 6,353 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
72.4%
Applications
4,669
Enrolled
922
Yield Rate
27.3%
SAT Average
935
ACT Midpoint
19
Test Policy
Considered
Application Fee
$40

Application Deadlines

  • Regular Decision: May 15

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Important
Extracurricular Activities, First Generation
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Application Essay, Recommendations, Interview, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, State Residency, Religious Affiliation, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,218
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,938
Average Net Price
$17,287

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$16,935
Family Income $30k–$48k
$16,967
Family Income $48k–$75k
$19,731
Family Income $75k–$110k
$23,194
Family Income Over $110k
$23,943

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
44.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
16.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
38.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
70.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-0.39
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
-2.1% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
46th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.