At a Glance

As Maryland’s first historically black public university, Bowie State University empowers a diverse population of students to reach their potential by providing innovative academic programs and transformational experiences as they prepare for careers, lifelong learning, and civic responsibility.

Location

Bowie State University is centrally located in Bowie, Maryland, near Washington, DC, Baltimore and Annapolis. The Baltimore-Washington Parkway is less than five miles west of the university if using either the Greenbelt Route 193 exit or the Laurel Route 197 exit. Additionally, campus is conveniently accessible by MARC commuter rail, Metro bus and Metro rail.

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Academic Offerings 

  • 30+ undergraduate majors
  • 21+ master’s degrees
  • 18+ post-bachelor’s certificates
  • 3 doctoral programs

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Enrollment

Fall 2025

  • 5,970 Total
  • 4,810 Undergraduate students
  • 855 First-time, full-time freshmen
  • 1,160 Graduate students
  • 37 states represented

Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Academic Year

Source

Undergraduate

  • In-state – $9,529 per year
  • Out-of-state – $20,464 per year

Graduate

  • In-state – $466 per credit hour plus $155.81 mandatory fee rate per semester
  • Out-of-state – $745 per credit hour plus $155.81 mandatory fee rate per semester

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Student Life

  • 50+ clubs and organizations including two student governing bodies and Greek organizations
  • Designated as a Military Friendly® School

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Athletics

NCAA Division II Athletics – Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association (CIAA)

  • 5 men’s and 8 women’s teams
  • 25 conference championships since 1989
  • Bulldog mascot

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