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Bowie State University Computer Science Programs

Bowie State University is a public institution located in Bowie, MD. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Bowie State University Rankings

Bowie State University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 15	State — Maryland
Overall Quality	#22 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#97 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Bowie State University?

Contact details for Bowie State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715-9465
Phone:	3018604000
Website:	www.bowiestate.edu/
Admissions:	www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Bowie State University?

You can apply to Bowie State University online at: https://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-online.php

Bowie State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bowie State University

Here’s what Bowie State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bowie State University?

Bowie State University has an acceptance rate of 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 27% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Bowie State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,608	1,068	66%
Women	3,015	2,273	75%

Can I Afford Bowie State University?

The average net price after aid at Bowie State University is $19,335. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,113
In-State Fees	$3,105
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,833
Out-of-State Fees	$3,105
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,218
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,938

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at Bowie State University receive some form of financial aid (965 students).

Approximately 46% of students at Bowie State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,216 per student.

44% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,548.

Student Loan Debt

44% of Bowie State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $11,198 per year.

Bowie State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,171 students enrolled at Bowie State University. Bowie State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,207 undergraduate students at Bowie State University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bowie State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	52
Black or African American	4,238
Hispanic	291
White	145
American Indian/Alaska Native	20
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	218
Non-Resident	78

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bowie State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Maryland	693
New York	40
District of Columbia	35
Pennsylvania	27
Virginia	25

Additionally, approximately 1.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Bowie State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,120 of Bowie State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Bowie State University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bowie State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	20
Black or African American	700
Hispanic	52
White	160
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	36
Non-Resident	113

Online Learning at Bowie State University

Bowie State University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

2,888 undergraduate students at Bowie State University took at least one online class — of those, 333 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 333 students took at least one online class and 391 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Bowie State University

The following computer science majors are available at Bowie State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	38	16	5	59
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other	58	—	—	58
Information Science/Studies	—	20	—	20
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	—	9	—	9

Academic Programs at Bowie State University

Bowie State University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Bowie State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.