Bowie State University
Founded 1865
President Aminta Breaux (President)
Fees USD 8,064
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Bowie State University is a public HBCU founded in 1865 in Bowie, Maryland — the oldest HBCU in Maryland and one of the oldest in the United States. Enrolling 6,000 students between Baltimore and Washington DC, Bowie State is known for computer science, nursing, education, and business programs. Bowie State has a unique partnership with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, creating exceptional STEM opportunities for its students.
Programs
- Computer Science — Top HBCU CS program; NASA Goddard Space Flight Center partnership
- Nursing — CCNE-accredited; nursing for the Maryland-DC healthcare market
- College of Education — Teacher preparation; one of MD’s largest HBCU education programs
- Business — AACSB-accredited business programs in the DC metro
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~70% | In-State Tuition: ~$8,064