Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$2,279
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
Established in 1865, Bowie State University is the oldest historically black institution (HBI) of higher education in the state of Maryland. Also, it is one of the oldest HBIs in the nation. The institution has evolved from a normal school into a comprehensive university that offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Currently, Bowie State University serves a diverse student population, providing educational opportunities that will enable students to function in a highly technological and interdependent world. The University continues to honor its heritage of providing access to higher education for under-represented populations, with a continuing commitment to African Americans. Bowie State University remains a leader in the graduation of African Americans in teacher education and technological fields.
Military and Veteran Costs
Tuition Cost
$ 8,064
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 8,064
Yellow Ribbon Coverage
N/A
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
$
Tuition Assistance
- $ 250
Military Student Cost
$ 0
This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.
Military/Veteran Support
BAH - Campus
$2,279
BAH - Online
$894.50
Campus SVA Chapter
✗NO
Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
✓YES
Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
✓YES
Club/Association for Veterans
✓YES
Veteran Upward Bound Program
✗NO
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✓YES
Offers ROTC Program
✓YES
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
Financial Support
Comply with The Veterans's Choice Act
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Scholarships for Military
✗NO
Reduced Tuition for Military
✗NO
Degree level
Graduate
All
Amount
$1,000
Number
10
Yellow Ribbon Detail
Costs
Undergraduate
$8,064
In State$18,653
Out of StateGraduate
$7,038
In State$12,258
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit
N/A
In StateN/A
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
CampusOnlineCost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
CampusOnlineTextbooks
$2,500
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 1,500
Student Population
Student Count
4,632
Undergraduate1,239
Graduate301
GI Bill StudentsMale
37.1%
PopulationFemale
62.9%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
Historically/Predominantly Black Colleges (HBCU)
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Public
Setting
Suburb
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
4 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
Yes
Online Graduate
Yes
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
430
SAT Math445
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing17
ACT
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