Bowie State University
Bowie, MDPublicRank 887 of 1,732Traditional rank 584 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,935 |
| $30–48k | $16,967 |
| $48–75k | $19,731 |
| $75–110k | $23,194 |
| $110k+ | $23,943 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $8,748 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $8,999 |
| Change | $251 (+2.9%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $19,889 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $13,272 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| In-state tuition + mandatory fees 2025-26 | $9,529 |
| 2026-27 | $9,894 |
| Change | +3.8% |
| Out-of-state 2026-27 | $21,047 |
Source: University System of Maryland FY2027 tuition and fee schedules, www.usmd.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +9.3% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 38% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 70% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 54% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 49% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $10,151 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $1,560 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury University | $8,192 | $1,242 |
| Morgan State University | $9,751 | −$312 |
| Frostburg State University | $9,767 | $1,311 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $9,956 | −$567 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $11,016 | $677 |
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