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Bowie State University (BSU)
- 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
- Website: www.bowiestate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 5,464
- College Alias: BSU
- College Mascot: Bulldogs
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - BSU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,764 | 3,179 | 4,943 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 706 (40%) | 1,272 (40%) | 1,978 (40%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 316 (45%) | 515 (40%) | 831 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 772 | 92% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 443 |
| SAT ® Math | 427 | 430 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 40% | 0% | - | 41% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,131 | - | - | $3,557 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.7% | 4.7% | 5.4% |
| Number in Default | 60 | 59 | 48 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,050 | 1,253 | 885 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,939 | $5,730 | $5,481 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,629 | $15,382 | $14,786 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,676 | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,878 | $6,575 | $6,573 |
| Other Expenses | $1,804 | $1,804 | $1,882 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,934 | $8,934 | $8,674 |
| Other Expenses | $2,186 | $2,186 | $2,122 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,640 | $2,186 | $1,592 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,297 | $16,787 | $16,614 |
| Out of State | $26,987 | $26,439 | $25,919 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,735 | $19,528 | $18,955 |
| Out of State | $29,425 | $29,180 | $28,260 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,255 | $10,048 | $9,751 |
| Out of State | $19,945 | $19,700 | $19,056 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,464 Undergraduate: 4,285 Graduate: 1,179
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,919 Female: 3,545
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,603 Female: 2,682
- Graduate Gender Male: 316 Female: 863
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,864 Part-Time: 1,600
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,559 Part-Time: 726
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 305 Part-Time: 874
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 53 | 1% |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.3% |
| Black | 4,801 | 88% |
| Asian | 81 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 2% |
| White | 299 | 5% |
| Unknown | 119 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 20 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,339 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,149 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,083 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 709 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 337 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 232 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 302 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 182 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 101 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 702 | 546 | 156 |
| Faculty Status | 369 | 226 | 143 |
| Tenured Faculty | 85 | 84 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 358 | 215 | 143 |
| Primarily Instruction | 358 | 215 | 143 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 85 | 83 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 108 | 104 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 151 | 144 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 88 | 81 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 12 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 18 | 18 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,456 (199) | $64,506 (107) | $60,072 (92) |
| Professor | $86,963 (27) | $87,768 (19) | $85,051 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $67,162 (32) | $69,185 (18) | $64,561 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,211 (85) | $59,679 (41) | $58,774 (44) |
| Instructor | $58,635 (3) | - (-) | $58,635 (3) |
| Lecturer | $52,359 (52) | $53,183 (29) | $51,320 (23) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,660 (16) | $89,973 (9) | $84,685 (7) |
| Professor | $97,564 (6) | $96,120 (5) | $104,783 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $83,215 (5) | $82,295 (3) | $84,596 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $81,052 (4) | $82,278 (1) | $80,643 (3) |
| Lecturer | $76,888 (1) | - (-) | $76,888 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,145 (215) | $65,212 (116) | $60,723 (99) |
| Professor | $85,666 (33) | $85,868 (24) | $85,127 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $67,287 (37) | $68,921 (21) | $65,143 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,530 (89) | $59,861 (42) | $59,234 (47) |
| Instructor | $58,635 (3) | - (-) | $58,635 (3) |
| Lecturer | $52,558 (53) | $53,183 (29) | $51,803 (24) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $770,921 | $466,964 | $303,957 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 243 | 154 | 89 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 197 | 126 | 71 |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 87 | 51 | 36 |
| Football | 86 | 86 | - |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Tennis | 7 | - | 7 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Bowling | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $66,140 | $15,595 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,018 | $4,830 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 41 | 22 | 19 |
| Basketball | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 37% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 37% |
| Asian | 38% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 29% |
| 6 Years | 37% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 3 |
| Robbery | 5 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 12 |
| Burglary | 46 | 44 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 5 |
| Burglary | 41 | 30 |
| Arson | 2 | - |
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