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Bowie State is located in a large suburb, in Bowie, Maryland. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Bowie State top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study media, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
The admissions department at Bowie State does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 54% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 483 to 557 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 599 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Bowie State offers classes to 5,319 students (4,233 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
Bowie State has a large share of part-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Bowie State does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Rd
Bowie, MD 20715-9465
General Phone: (301) 860-4000
Admissions Phone: (301) 860-3415
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 860-3540
http://www.bowiestate.edu
Bowie State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 230 | business management, MIS, business, human resources development |
| Education And Teaching | 147 | reading teaching, school counseling, special ed, elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, superintendency and administration, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 115 | sociology, history, social studies, English, political science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 84 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 68 | radio and TV tech, communication and journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 68 | child development, public administration, social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 64 | computer support, computer and info science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 55 | registered nursing |
| Science | 31 | biology |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Bowie State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 580 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 285 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree | 15 | 1 |
Bowie State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Bowie State had a total enrollment of 5,319 students (4,233 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 72% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 83% |
| District of Columbia | 5% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Bowie State offers campus housing for 1,350 of its 4,233 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bowie, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,653 | 2,605 | 46% | 1,226 | 47% |
| Men | 1,950 | 914 | 47% | 441 | 48% |
| Women | 3,703 | 1,691 | 46% | 785 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 483 | 557 |
| SAT Math | 498 | 599 |
| ACT Verbal | 3 | 15 |
| ACT Math | 7 | 11 |
| ACT Composite | 5 | 13 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 860-3415
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,481 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,786 |
| Room and board | $ 6,573 |
| Room charge | $ 4,213 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,678 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,882 |
Financial Aid:
Bowie State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 206200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 860-3540
Bowie State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 56 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $82,545 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $71,878 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $60,312 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $77,096 | 6 | $65,407 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $79,619 | 7 | $76,469 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $62,703 | 13 | $62,214 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $53,041 | 31 | $52,071 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 24 | $45,130 | 27 | $45,609 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 96 | $58,588 | 79 | $53,584 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 31 | 102 |
| Football | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Track | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 9 | 9 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Development
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bowie State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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