Bowie State University

Bowie, MD · Public

Acceptance rate
72%
Average SAT
ACT midpoint
19
Enrollment
5,043
In-state tuition
$9,218
Out-of-state tuition
$19,938
Avg net price
$19,298
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

ACT midpoint: 19

Popular programs at Bowie State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Business Administration, Management and Operations.177
2Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.100
3Psychology, General.98
4Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.81
5Biology, General.77
6Criminal Justice and Corrections.75
7Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.31
8Sociology.28
9Social Work.25
10Design and Applied Arts.25
11Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.25
12Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.24
13Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.21
14Fine and Studio Arts.15
15English Language and Literature, General.13
16History.13
17Computer and Information Sciences, General.11
18Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.4
19Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.3
20Mathematics.2

Showing top 20 of 22 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bowie State University?

Bowie State University has an acceptance rate of 72% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Bowie State University?

SAT score data for Bowie State University is not currently published.

How much does Bowie State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Bowie State University is approximately $19,298 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Bowie State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Bowie State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.