Bowie State University
Bowie State University (BSU) is a public university in Bowie, Maryland. It is part of the 10-campus University System of Maryland. It is also the oldest historically black university in the state and one of the oldest in the United States. The university was founded in 1865 as the Baltimore Normal School for Colored Teachers. It went through several name changes before being named Bowie State University in 1988 and joining the University System of Maryland. BSU offers 22 undergraduate degree programs and 19 master’s programs. The nursing programs are offered through the BSU College of Professional Studies. The campus location in Bowie is about 25 miles away from Baltimore and 17 miles from Washington D.C.
The nursing programs offered at BSU include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN programs, which are accredited by the CCNE. The baccalaureate programs were accredited in 1988, while the master’s program was accredited in 1994. Students develop their skills at a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab and a new learning center. The college also helps students secure internships at local award-winning healthcare facilities. The BSN program has been offered for almost 30 years and includes partnerships with many hospitals and medical centers in the area, including the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students6,148 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate72% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 2 | 28 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1961 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/01/1994 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1988 - Current |
Admission
36%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 860 to 1040 |
ACT | 16 to 20 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $239/credit | |
In State Students | $239/credit | |
Out of State Students | $673/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $407/credit | |
In State Students | $407/credit | |
Out of State Students | $673/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $10,755 | $10,755 | $30,285 |
ADN | 70 | $16,730 | $16,730 | $47,110 |
BSN | 125 | $29,875 | $29,875 | $84,125 |
FNP | 50 | $20,350 | $20,350 | $33,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 86% of Bowie State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 55% | $4,790 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,392 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $4,114 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $3,469 |
Federal Student Loans | 67% | $5,817 |
Private Loans | 4% | $10,998 |
$13,137
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,757 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,008 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,373 |
$75,001 to $110,000$19,392 |
Over $110,000$20,059 |
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Student Population
5,187
Undergrads
961
Graduates
3,871
Women
2,277
Men
78%
Full-time
22%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
82% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
4% |
White |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing.