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Bowie State, founded in 1865, is a public university of liberal arts and technology studies. Its 312-acre campus is located in Bowie, 22 miles from Washington, D.C.

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Public
studentType
Coed
927
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
87% of 5,363 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
May 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.14
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $25,712
Out-of-state: $36,552
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $8,999
Out-of-state: $19,839
Room and Board
$13,239
Average Percent of Need Met
37%
Average Freshman Award
$8,761
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$26,906
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
231
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
25%
10-19
32%
20-29
31%
30-39
8%
40-49
2%
50-99
1%
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Bowie Population
58,212
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Baltimore and Washington, DC
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
32% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Bulldog
Sororities
10% of women participate
Fraternities
6% of men participate
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International Students
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
73%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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