Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,220. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Maryland residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,218 | $19,938 |
| Housing & meals | $13,272 | $13,272 |
| Books & supplies | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Personal & travel | $1,660 | $1,660 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,430 | −$1,430 |
| Total cost of attendance | $25,220 | $35,940 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Bowie State University net price compared with other Maryland colleges
Bowie State University has the 16th-lowest average net price of 26 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | $18,441 | 70% | $60,110 |
| 13 | Washington Adventist University | $18,526 | 29% | $64,249 |
| 14 | Johns Hopkins University | $18,809 | 94% | $87,555 |
| 15 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | $19,169 | 50% | $65,344 |
| 16 | Bowie State University | $19,298 | 38% | $54,537 |
| 17 | Hood College | $20,873 | 57% | $57,089 |
| 18 | McDaniel College | $21,916 | 63% | $60,663 |
| 19 | Capitol Technology University | $22,102 | 43% | $85,035 |
| 20 | Goucher College | $22,470 | 57% | $53,023 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Maryland colleges →
Why Bowie State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | 72% | $19,298 | 38% | $54,537 | This school |
| University of Baltimore | 79% | $13,868 | 38% | $61,335 | |
| Morgan State University | 82% | $14,985 | 41% | $50,698 | |
| Frostburg State University | 89% | $16,715 | 50% | $55,493 | |
| Salisbury University | 87% | $17,743 | 68% | $61,515 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Bowie State University would cost you $5,430 more per year than University of Baltimore, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Bowie State University.
- University of Baltimore gives aided families $6,616 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maryland resident | Bowie State University | University of Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $25,220 | $26,406 | −$1,186 |
| Average grants | −$5,922 | −$12,538 | +$6,616 |
| You pay | $19,298 | $13,868 | +$5,430 |
“+” means Bowie State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Bowie State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Bowie State University?
Tuition and fees are $9,218 a year for Maryland residents and $19,938 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Bowie State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $25,220 a year for Maryland residents living on campus and about $35,940 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Bowie State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,298 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,071; $48–75k pay $19,163; $110k+ pay $24,919. These figures are for Maryland residents.
How much debt do Bowie State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,861, and 11.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Bowie State University overview