| Bowie State University View More Rivals | Salisbury University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Maryland | Rankings | #16 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bowie, MD | Location | Salisbury, MD |
Bowie State| Known as | SU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,999 Maryland residents $19,889 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,638 Maryland residents $21,332 out-of-state |
| $10,188 Maryland residents $15,264 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,330 Maryland residents $15,595 out-of-state |
| $8,199 | Financial Aid | $6,908 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 36.00% | Acceptance Rate | 65.02% |
| 27.89% | Yield | 25.00% |
| 910 SAT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,275 | Total Students | 7,123 |
| 5,378 | Undergraduate | 6,378 |
| 897 | Graduate | 745 |
| 696 | Online Enrollment | 444 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,900) $8,082 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,338) $7,480 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,036 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,510 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 227 Full-time 230 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 439 Full-time 193 Part-time |
| 657 Full-time 276 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,140 Full-time 454 Part-time |
| $81,039 for Faculties $68,763 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,051 for Faculties $58,480 Part-time |