Bowie State University

14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715

http://www.bowiestate.edu/

SOS at the Homecoming Parade 2005
SOS at the Homecoming Parade 2005
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School Description

Provided by Bowie State University

Bowie State University is building a dynamic future on a proud heritage.

Founded in 1865, Bowie State is the oldest Historically Black College/University in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. It is also a diverse university whose 5,400 students, along with faculty and staff, come from many ethnic backgrounds.

In addition to its 25 undergraduate majors, Bowie State offers 30 master's, doctoral, and advanced certification programs. Its advanced research facilities include one of the world's 100 most powerful supercomputers and a satellite operations control center managed in conjunction with NASA.

As a member institution of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State upholds the System’s mission of providing high-caliber, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities.

Bowie State is in the midst of one of the nation's most exciting metropolitan areas, within easy reach of Washington, DC, and Baltimore. At the same time, it boasts a pastoral campus that is both serene and beautiful. With seven residence halls, the University is a hub of 24/7 undergraduate life, yet it also offers convenient evening classes and online courses to serve employed professionals seeking to move ahead in their vocations.

Overview

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.
Vision

Bowie State University will be an important higher education access portal for qualified persons from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds who seek a high quality and affordable public comprehensive university. The university will empower our students and improve our world through rising enrollments, improving graduation rates, and service to the community. We will do so while placing special emphasis on the science, technology, teacher education, business, and nursing disciplines within the context of a liberal arts education.
Mission Statement

Bowie State University, a regional comprehensive university of the University System of Maryland, embraces diversity, which includes its African American heritage, emphasizes its foundational heritage in teacher education, facilitates interdisciplinary learning, fosters research, and produces graduates who are technologically astute, think critically, and demonstrate proficiency in their chosen fields.
Location

Bowie State University is centrally located on a scenic wooded tract next to the city of Bowie. This location is about five miles east of Greenbelt and Lanham, less than 15 miles west of Annapolis, and seven miles north of the Capital Beltway (I-95) at the New Carrollton exit at Route 450. The Baltimore-Washington Parkway is less than five miles west of the University if using either the Greenbelt Route 193 exit or the Laurel Route 197 exit. Route 197 brings motorists within 200 yards of the campus. In winter 1989, a MARC commuter rail station opened at the University, serving the Baltimore-Washington Corridor and adding a second public transportation option to existing Metrobus service.

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Bowie State University

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Bowie State University ("Bowie State"), located on 355½ acres (1.4 km²) in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Located north of the suburban city of Bowie, Bowie State is part of the University System of Maryland. Bowie State is Maryland's oldest historically black university and one of the ten oldest in the country .

Academics

BSU has 25 undergraduate majors, 19 master’s programs, two doctoral programs and 9 post-baccalaureate certificate programs in disciplines as diverse as computer science, education, human resource development, organizational communication, and nursing, and two doctoral programs. In partnership with the University of Maryland University College, Bowie State University became the first historically black university to include overseas studies. It was also the first university in the nation to offer a bachelor degree in pedology. Programs also include a rare doctoral degree in education leadership, a program for educational administrators.

In 1995, NASA and the National Science Foundation awarded $27 million as one of only six schools in the nation declared Model Institutions for Excellence in science, engineering, and mathematics. This led to a strengthening of the already growing computer science program; in 1999, the Maryland Higher Education Commission approved the schools additional focus in computers and technology. Since then new technology related programs including music technology and a strengthened computer science department have been added.

The university is also home to The Maryland Center, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1998 providing community services. In partnership with the federal General Services Administration, the campus also host the Bowie State University’s Telecommuting Center, which has state-of-art workstations and is opened 24-hours day, 7 days a week. The telecommuting Center can be used by anyone..

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bulldogs

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,700
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
89%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,786
Students Receiving Aid:
74%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Degree Programs at Bowie State University

Bachelor's Level Programs

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  • Communication & Media

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    • Radio & Television Technician
      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, editors, and producers. Includes instruction in sound, lighting, and camera operation and maintenance; power and feed control; studio operations; production preparation; broadcast engineering; related computer applications; and specialized applications such as news, entertainment, live talk, sports, commercials, and taping.
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  • Education

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      • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
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  • Family and Consumer Science Professions

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      • Child Development
        Study the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and learn how to plan and design related human services in this program that includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parental and environmental influences on child development; external support services; and related public policy issues.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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  • Life Science

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        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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  • Social Work

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    • General Social Work
      A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.
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  • Technology

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Master's Level Programs

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  • Business

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    • Human Resources See more schools with programs in Human Resources
      • Human Resources Development
        A program that prepares individuals to apply integrated training, organizational development, and career planning and counseling skills to the design, management, and evaluation of programs to improve individual productivity, employability, and job satisfaction and organizational effectiveness. Includes instruction in psychology; organizational behavior; principles of adult education; occupational counseling; skill testing and evaluation; program design; consulting practice; organizational development; and applications to issues such as training, management development, customer service, and total quality management.
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      • Management Information Systems
        A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.
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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Business/Commerce
        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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  • Communication & Media

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  • Education

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      • Educational Leadership and Administration
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    • Special Needs Education See more schools with programs in Special Needs Education
      • Special Education and Teaching
        A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
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    • Teacher Training See more schools with programs in Teacher Training
      • Reading Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.
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      • Secondary Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Mental & Social Health Services See more schools with programs in Mental & Social Health Services
      • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
        A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.
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      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Applied Mathematics
      A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • Counseling Psychology
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
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  • Social Work

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    • Public Administration
      A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer and Information Sciences
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 89%
Part-Time 11%
Men vs. Women
Women 65%
Men 35%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 86%
Caucasian 8%
Other 4%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 83%
Out-of-State 17%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Maryland 83%
District of Columbia 4%
New Jersey 2%
Virginia 1%
New York 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 32%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
Basketball (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
Track (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 5,481 $ 14,786  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,286 $ 13,591  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,195 $ 1,195  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,954 12%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,056 20%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,965 14%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,785 22%  
Any Aid:
  74%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 46% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 483, Math: 498
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 557, Math: 599
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 2%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 5, Verbal: 3, Math: 7
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 13, Verbal: 15, Math: 11

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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Best Answer

Mary: You can find information on every one of BSU's academic programs by visiting the school website: http://www.bowiestate.edu/ Look in the left hand menu for "Academics and Research", and the top 2 choices break it down by colleges and individual departments. Bowie State offers 20 undergraduate majors, 20 master's degrees and 2 doctoral programs, plus 10 graduate certificates, and 2 certificates of advanced study. If you visit the Admissions area of the site, you can learn all about these different programs, and what it takes to be admitted. http://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions/ I hope that's what you were looking for - good luck!

Question: Is Bowie State University considered a good school?

I attend Bowie State University right now but i'm thinking about transfering to another school because i don't know if Bowie State is really considered a serious school academically.
11 months ago

Best Answer

Yes it a very good school. It has a strong academic history.

Question: Is it difficult to be accepted into Bowie State University?

My high school transcript is going to be some stuff. My first couple of years, I was not on track..my GPA was low..but this year I'm doing good..taking a AP class..I took some honor classes...but i'm afraid my High School Transcript is going to mess me up.
25 months ago

Best Answer

Whether you like it or not your high school transcript is a record of you from grade 9 and above. It is not a foreign entity. Your work this year will certainly be counted. Speak to your college counselor about Bowie. He should have accurate information.

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  • SOS at the Homecoming Parade 2005
    SOS at the Homecoming Parade 2005 [source]
  • Main Entrance, Center for Business & Graduate Studies
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Communications Art Center
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Bowie State University
Bowie, MD 20715
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