Bowie State University

www.bowiestate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,760

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,290

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.8%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

87%

4,978 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,308

76.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.9%

234 Graduates

About

Bowie State University is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bowie State University were General Business Administration & Management (186 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (89 degrees), and Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (88 degrees).

In 2021, 1,176 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bowie State University. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (898 degrees), 15.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bowie State University is $5,760, which is $−17,424 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bowie State University is $5,760, which is $−17,424 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,290.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Bowie State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,760

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bowie State University was $5,760. The cost of tuition at Bowie State University is $−17,424 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$14,290

2021 Value

0.223%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bowie State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,290. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bowie State University grew by 0.223%.

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

$12,611

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bowie State University was of $12,611 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Bowie State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.13% with respect to 2020, when 64% 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.

5.8%

2019 Default Rate

101

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bowie State University was 5.8%, which represents 101 out of the 1742 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 4,978 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.68% annual growth. Out of those 4,978 applicants, 4,333 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87% acceptance rate.

There were 6,308 students enrolled at Bowie State University in 2021. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bowie State University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,333

Accepted Out of 4,978

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bowie State University was 87% (4,333 admissions from 4,978 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 81.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.68%, while admissions grew by 3.24%..

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

17%

Submission Percentage (2021)

153

Scores Submitted (2021)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Bowie State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bowie State University had a total enrollment of 6,308 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bowie State University is 4,815 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,493. This means that 76.3% of students enrolled at Bowie State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bowie State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.7% Black or African American, 4.52% Hispanic or Latino, 4.12% Two or More Races, 2.87% White, 1.6% Asian, 0.19% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bowie State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (31.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.55%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (48.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.6%) and White Female (3.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bowie State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,308 students. The full-time enrollment at Bowie State University is 4,815 and the part-time enrollment is 1,493. This means that 76.3% of students enrolled at Bowie State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

72%

2021 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
5,089 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
285 enrolled students
Two or More Races
260 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bowie State University is 80.7% Black or African American, 4.52% Hispanic or Latino, 4.12% Two or More Races, 2.87% White, 1.6% Asian, 0.19% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 196 students (3.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 394 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 (898 degrees awarded). There were 15.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bowie State University is General Business Administration & Management (186 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (89 degrees) and Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (88 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (88 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (49 degrees), and Protective Services (89 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (222,147 people), Other managers (175,732 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (171,413 people), Police officers (145,303 people), and Social workers, all other (128,034 people).

The most specialized majors at Bowie State University in 2021 are Communication Technologies (88 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (49 degrees), Protective Services (89 degrees), Psychology (118 degrees), and History (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bowie State University are Communication Technologies (88 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (49 degrees), Protective Services (89 degrees), Psychology (118 degrees), and History (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (578,020 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (394,243 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (265,245 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (232,522 people), and Individual & family services (167,646 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
186 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
89 degree-majors awarded
Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
88 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bowie State University was General Business Administration & Management with 186 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

391

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

785

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 391 degrees were awarded to men at Bowie State University, which is 0.498 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (785).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Bowie State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.755 times less than the 106 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Bowie State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.32 times more than the 80 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 16% of students graduating from Bowie State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bowie State University is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
898 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded
White
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bowie State University is black or african american (898 degrees awarded). There were 15.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

2.64% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
606 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
292 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bowie State University is black or african american female (606 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (292 degrees).

Operations

Bowie State University has an endowment valued at nearly $39.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 911k (2.33%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Bowie State University had a total salary expenditure of 150M. Bowie State University employs 86 Assistant professors, 54 Associate professors and 45 Instructors. Most academics at Bowie State University are Female Assistant professor (53), Female Associate professor (33), and Male Assistant professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bowie State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 107 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 107 employees, and Management with 103 employees.

Endowment

$39.1M

2021 Endowment

250%

growth from 2020

Bowie State University has an endowment valued at about $39.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bowie State University grew 250% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.3M 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

$82.8M

2021 Salaries

43.9%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Bowie State University paid a median of $82.8M in salaries, which represents 55.2% of their overall expenditure ($150M) and a 43.9% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19M

Instructional Salaries

228

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bowie State University paid a total of $19M to 228 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

86 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

107 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bowie State University were Assistant professor with 86 employees, Associate professor with 54 employees, and Instructor with 45 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bowie State University were Business and Financial Operations with 107 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 107 employees, and Management with 103 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bowie State University was Female Assistant professor with 53 employees, Female Associate professor with 33 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 33 employees.

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