F A S T F A C T S
Location | Bowie
Population | 50,269
Enrollment | 6,408
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | N/A
Term Dates
Fall | 08/26-12/17
Spring | 01/27-05/21
Location | Bowie
Population | 50,269
Enrollment | 6,408
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | N/A
Term Dates
Fall | 08/26-12/17
Spring | 01/27-05/21
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD1st HBCU in the state of Maryland.
Ranked #11 among the nation’s top HBCUs; top 10 among public HBCUs.
Top 5 Maryland university for graduating African Americans in STEM degrees.
| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Home Pay | | | Excellent |
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Academics
Registration- When will I register? According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
NursingNotable Academic Programs
- Business Administration - Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Criminal Justice - Our state-of-the-art criminalistics lab is the gateway to the latest techniques and procedures in crime scene investigations. Students learn how to analyze physical evidence—from fingerprints and firearms to documents and toxicology reports—and reconstruct past events with high-powered microscopes and high-speed cameras.
- Computer Science - The in-person B.S. in Computer Science offered at the main Bowie State campus is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- Computer Technology - The Computer Technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- Communications - Students obtain professional broadcasting experience. WBSU Radio and BSU-TV provide Â鶹´«Ã½s with experience in radio production, tv production, and digital technology.
Unique Academic Programs
- Child & Adolescent Studies - As a Â鶹´«Ã½ in our interdisciplinary Child and Adolescent Studies program, the only one of its kind in the University System of Maryland, you’ll plunge into a unique fusion of coursework in psychology, social work, education and sociology.
- Cyber Operations Engineering - BSU’s cybersecurity programs are designated by the National Security Agency as models of excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
- Philosophy, Politics & Economics - As the only program of its kind at a Maryland HBCU, BSU’s PPE majors will become strong leaders with a unique, diverse lens to view complex social and economic challenges.
- Public Health Informatics & Technology - This groundbreaking program combines technology and communication processes to teach Â鶹´«Ã½s to efficiently collect and disseminate health information and patient records.
- Visual Communication & Digital Media Arts - Animation & Motion Graphics - LAIKA, the Oscar®-nominated and BAFTA and Golden Globe Award-winning feature film animation studio best known for Missing Link, Kubo and the Two Strings and Coraline partnered with BSU to build the nation's first stop-motion animation studio at a HBCU, enhancing BSU's animation curriculum.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
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Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- General Eligibility Requirements
- No Â鶹´«Ã½s accepted from NSE members within my own state
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- Not available
- Will not accept
- Will NOT accept
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Home Payment: 18 ($411.13 per additional hour)
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSE Program Fee | $150 | Mandatory | ||
| Housing Deposit | $250 | Mandatory | ||
| Parking Fee | $100.00 | Year | Home | Optional |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: Housing Deposit - this gets subtracted from the overall room and board bill. Parking Fee - only required if a Â鶹´«Ã½ plans to drive and park a car on campus.
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- Approximate cost: $3773.50
- Approximate monthly cost: $1800
- Proximity to campus:
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
On campus residence halls fill up quickly, so it is important to apply for housing early and follow all housing instructions on time.
Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
Important Notes about Health Insurance
Bowie State University encourages all Â鶹´«Ã½s to maintain health insurance coverage. Students who are not covered under their parents’ health insurance can sign up for individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Students are encouraged to register for health insurance through the Maryland Health Connection, the state-based health insurance marketplace.
Requirements