Bowie State University

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Founded in 1865 as the first historically black university in Maryland, Bowie State University currently supports around 6,200 students. The institution delivers over 55 academic programs, including bachelor's tracks in sports management, fine arts, nursing, and computer technology. Candidates can enroll in a bioinformatics program to prepare for careers as portal engineers and clinical scientists. The university also awards a comprehensive bachelor of business administration; students can concentrate on subfields like economics, banking and finance, and entrepreneurship and small business management. At the graduate level, BSU provides master's programs in counseling psychology and management information systems. Professional nurses can earn a master of science in nursing to access advanced practice roles. Graduate candidates may also obtain doctoral credentials in computer science and educational leadership. First-year candidates need to submit ACT or SAT scores. To enroll as a transfer student, applicants need at least 24 college credits and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Prospective graduate students must display an undergraduate GPA of at least a 2.5.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

11% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Required
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

29k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

88%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

6:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✔	✔
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✔	✔
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✕	✔	✕
6	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	✔	✔	✕
7	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
8	Education	✔	✔	✔
9	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✕	✔	✕
10	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
11	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✕	✔	✕
12	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✔
13	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✔
14	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
15	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
16	History	✔	✔	✔
17	History	✔	✔	✔
18	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✔	✔
19	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
20	Military Technologies And Applied Sciences	✕	✔	✕
21	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
22	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✕	✕
23	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✔
24	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
25	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
26	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✕	✔	✕
27	Security And Protective Services	✕	✔	✕
28	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
29	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✔