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BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY

  • 14000 Jericho Park Rd
  • Bowie, MD 20715
  • OPEID College Code: 00206200
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  • General Phone: (301) 860-4000
  • President: Mickey L. Burnim, Ph.d
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 5,617
  • College Alias: BSU
  • College Mascot: Bulldogs
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Bowie State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Historically Black College
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,2842,2123,496
Number Granted Admission (%)592 (46%)1,104 (50%)1,696 (49%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)272 (46%)442 (40%)714 (42%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam63190%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading400480
SAT ® Math390470
SAT ® Writing390470
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving68%46%47%42%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,625$4,055$4,302$3,370
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.4%3.3%5.7%
Number in Default883760
Number in Repayment1,1771,1111,050
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,039$6,005$6,005
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,005$6,005$6,005
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,443$16,226$16,226
Books and Supplies$2,800$2,784$2,676
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,134$7,153$6,878
Other Expenses$1,706$1,876$1,804
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,314$9,291$8,934
Other Expenses$2,274$2,273$2,186
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,706$2,273$1,640
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$18,679$17,818$17,363
In-State$18,645$17,818$17,363
Out of State$29,083$28,039$27,584
Off Campus
In-District$21,427$20,353$19,801
In-State$21,393$20,353$19,801
Out of State$31,831$30,574$30,022
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,545$10,495$10,321
In-State$10,511$10,495$10,321
Out of State$20,949$20,716$20,542
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-23--
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other Degree----
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-1491-
Commerce Degree--19-
Human Resources Development Degree--19-
Management Information Systems Degree--25-
 
Communication Technology
Radio and Television Broadcasting Degree-88--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication and Journalism, Other Degree--11-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-99-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree-20--
Information Science Studies Degree----
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree--16-
Education Administration Degree--15-
Elementary Education Degree-213-
Kindergarten and Preschool Education Degree-25--
Reading Teacher Education Degree--34-
Science Teacher Education Degree----
Secondary Education Degree--18-
Special Education Teaching Degree--30-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-16--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development Degree-21--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Mental Health Counseling Degree--6-
Nursing Degree-24--
 
History
History Degree-19--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Degree--1-
Mathematics Degree-9--
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology Degree--39-
Psychology Degree-53--
School Psychology Degree--5-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree--49-
Social Work Degree-27--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree----
 
Social Sciences
Social Sciences, Other Degree-1--
Sociology Degree-90--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree----
Art Studies Degree-18--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,617
    • Undergraduate: 4,400 Graduate: 1,217
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,944 Female: 3,673
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,626 Female: 2,774
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 318 Female: 899
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,111 Part-Time: 1,506
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,710 Part-Time: 690
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 401 Part-Time: 816
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien711%
American Indian240.4%
Black4,96888%
Asian992%
Hispanic922%
White2344%
Unknown1292%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18250.4%
Ages 18-191,25722%
Ages 20-211,29523%
Ages 22-241,26523%
Ages 25-2977114%
Ages 30-343556%
Ages 35-392254%
Ages 40-492665%
Ages 50-651483%
Age Over 65100.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees783572211
Faculty Status406230176
Tenured Faculty8080-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service406230176
Primarily Instruction406230176
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial90891
Other Professionals11910118
Technical and/or Paraprofessional16815216
Clerical And Secretarial1028913
Skilled Crafts1212-
Service and/or Maintenance1919-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,684 (214)$67,317 (109)$61,951 (105)
Professor$87,932 (28)$88,368 (19)$87,012 (9)
Associate Professor$71,717 (27)$72,518 (15)$70,716 (12)
Assistant Professor$62,446 (89)$63,945 (46)$60,843 (43)
Instructor$58,829 (8)- (-)$58,829 (8)
Lecturer$55,091 (62)$56,183 (29)$54,131 (33)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$95,126 (16)$101,816 (8)$88,436 (8)
Professor$107,995 (6)$112,423 (4)$99,137 (2)
Associate Professor$91,165 (5)$93,199 (3)$88,113 (2)
Assistant Professor$83,644 (5)$85,233 (1)$83,247 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$65,599 (230)$68,410 (117)$62,688 (113)
Professor$88,008 (34)$88,997 (23)$85,940 (11)
Associate Professor$72,166 (32)$73,141 (18)$70,913 (14)
Assistant Professor$62,765 (94)$64,069 (47)$61,462 (47)
Instructor$58,829 (8)- (-)$58,829 (8)
Lecturer$55,091 (62)$56,183 (29)$54,131 (33)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$776,055$441,625$334,430
Ratio (%)100%57%43%
 
Participants
All Athletes309180129
Unduplicated Athletes22013783
Basketball361620
All Track Combined1387167
Football9393-
Softball15-15
Tennis7-7
Volleyball11-11
Bowling9-9
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$64,018$19,901
Assistant Coaches-$15,094$7,302
 
Coaches
All Coaches341618
Basketball945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Bowling2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students39%
 
By Gender
Male32%
Female44%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian33%
Black40%
Asian27%
Hispanic23%
White28%
Unknown20%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less13%
5 Years32%
6 Years39%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related12
Liquor Related1-
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related12
Liquor Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1-
Robbery12
Aggravated Assault51
Burglary2641
Arson-2
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-
Robbery45
Aggravated Assault88
Burglary3846
Vehicle Theft26
Arson-2
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