Bowie State University

www.bowiestate.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,993

2.03% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$16,117

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83.5%

6,245 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,408

75.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.1%

410 Graduates

About

Bowie State University is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bowie State University were General Business Administration & Management (147 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (102 degrees), and Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (97 degrees).

In 2023, 1,079 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bowie State University. 66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (849 degrees), 14.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bowie State University is $5,993, which is $−18,582 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bowie State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,610 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bowie State University is $5,993, which is $18,582 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,117.

In 2023, 51% of undergraduate students attending Bowie State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,993

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bowie State University was $5,993. The cost of tuition at Bowie State University is $−18,582 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bowie State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,117

2023 Value

16.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bowie State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,117. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bowie State University grew by 16.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bowie State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,104

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bowie State University was of $14,104 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.24% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bowie State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Bowie State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 22.7% with respect to 2022, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bowie State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bowie State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1610 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bowie State University received 6,245 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.7% annual growth. Out of those 6,245 applicants, 5,217 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.5% acceptance rate.

There were 6,408 students enrolled at Bowie State University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bowie State University has an overall enrollment yield of 19%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,217

Accepted Out of 6,245

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bowie State University was 83.5% (5,217 admissions from 6,245 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 14.7%, while admissions grew by 10.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bowie State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Bowie State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bowie State University had a total enrollment of 6,408 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bowie State University is 4,853 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,555. This means that 75.7% of students enrolled at Bowie State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bowie State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.1% Black or African American, 5.43% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% White, 3.56% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.328% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.187% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bowie State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.61%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.1%) and White Female (3.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bowie State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,408 students. The full-time enrollment at Bowie State University is 4,853 and the part-time enrollment is 1,555. This means that 75.7% of students enrolled at Bowie State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bowie State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bowie State University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Bowie State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bowie State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
5,071 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
348 enrolled students
White
280 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bowie State University is 79.1% Black or African American, 5.43% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% White, 3.56% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.328% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.187% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 156 students (2.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 345 more women than men received degrees from Bowie State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bowie State University is black or african american (849 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bowie State University is General Business Administration & Management (147 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (102 degrees) and Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (97 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bowie State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (97 degrees awarded), History (26 degrees), and Protective Services (102 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowie State University are Social workers, all other (265,513 people), Other managers (211,957 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (196,526 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (184,660 people), and Police officers (158,710 people).

The most specialized majors at Bowie State University in 2023 are Communication Technologies (97 degrees awarded), History (26 degrees), Protective Services (102 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (60 degrees), and Psychology (122 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowie State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Bowie State University are Communication Technologies (97 degrees awarded), History (26 degrees), Protective Services (102 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (60 degrees), and Psychology (122 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowie State University are Elementary & secondary schools (534,152 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (392,620 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (262,183 people), Individual & family services (253,092 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (230,258 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bowie State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
147 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
102 degrees awarded
Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
97 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bowie State University was General Business Administration & Management with 147 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bowie State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

367

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

712

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 367 degrees were awarded to men at Bowie State University, which is 0.515 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (712).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bowie State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Bowie State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.815 times less than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Bowie State University in General Psychology, which is 16.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from Bowie State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bowie State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.41% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
849 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
58 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bowie State University is black or african american (849 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

2.69% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
566 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
283 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bowie State University is black or african american female (566 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (283 degrees).

Operations

Bowie State University has an endowment valued at nearly $45.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.18M (6.95%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Bowie State University had a total salary expenditure of 192M. Bowie State University employs 100 Assistant professors, 63 Associate professors and 50 Professors. Most academics at Bowie State University are Female Assistant professor (61), Male Assistant professor (39), and Male Associate professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bowie State University are: Management, with 130 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 123 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 100 employees.

Endowment

$45.7M

2023 Endowment

10.8%

growth from 2022

Bowie State University has an endowment valued at about $45.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bowie State University grew 10.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.02M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bowie State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$90.7M

2023 Salaries

4.59%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bowie State University paid a median of $90.7M in salaries, which represents 47.3% of their overall expenditure ($192M) and a 4.59% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.72% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 43.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.8M

Instructional Salaries

248

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bowie State University paid a total of $24.8M to 248 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

100 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

130 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bowie State University were Assistant professor with 100 employees, Associate professor with 63 employees, and Professor with 50 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bowie State University were Management with 130 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 123 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 100 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bowie State University was Female Assistant professor with 61 employees, Male Assistant professor with 39 employees, and Male Associate professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bowie State University.

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