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Bowie State University is a public university located in Bowie, Maryland. It was established on January 9, 1865. The campus comprises more than 24 buildings, and is spread across an area of over 350 acres. BSU offers more than 20 undergraduate majors and 15 masters programs in diverse areas of study. BSU was the first university in the country to offer a bachelors degree in pedology. The university is organized into the following academic units:
Bowie State's athletes participate in the Eastern Division of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and the NCAA Division II. They are nicknamed the Bulldogs.
Bowie State is located in a large suburb, in Bowie, MD. 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, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
The admissions department at Bowie State does not accept all those who apply. In 2007, 60% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 440 to 443 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 430 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 5,464 students (4,473 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Bowie State.
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
http://www.bowiestate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 207 | business management, MIS, human resources development, business |
| Education And Teaching | 190 | school counseling, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, educational administration, kindergarten/preschool teaching, special ed, superintendency and administration, secondary teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 131 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, mental health counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 120 | public administration, social work, child development |
| Liberal Arts | 103 | sociology, history, English, social studies |
| Media | 89 | radio and TV tech, communication and journalism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 70 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | computer support, computer and info science, information science |
| Science | 20 | biology |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Bowie State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 621 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 369 | 19 |
| Doctor's degree | 13 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
Bowie State is a historically black college.
In 2007, Bowie State had a total enrollment of 5,464 students (4,473 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 87% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Bowie State offers campus housing for 1,400 of its 4,473 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bowie, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,943 | 1,978 | 40% | 831 | 42% |
| Men | 1,764 | 706 | 40% | 316 | 45% |
| Women | 3,179 | 1,272 | 40% | 515 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 443 |
| SAT Math | 427 | 430 |
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 | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,939 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,629 |
| Room and board | $ 6,878 |
| Room charge | $ 4,423 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,454 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,676 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,804 |
Financial Aid:
Bowie State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 206200)
Bowie State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $96,120 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $82,295 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $80,643 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $89,973 | 7 | $84,685 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $87,768 | 8 | $85,051 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $69,185 | 14 | $64,561 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $59,679 | 44 | $58,774 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $58,635 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 29 | $53,183 | 23 | $51,320 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $64,506 | 92 | $60,072 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 50 | 129 |
| Football | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| Basketball | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| Track | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 26 | 26 |
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
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, 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
Science Teacher Education/General Science 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
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
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bowie State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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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