Bowie State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,558

Cost of attendance at Bowie State University in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,298

Cost of attendance at Bowie State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bowie State University was $14,290. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Bowie State

Bowie State net price calculator

$14,290

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Maryland and nationwide.

Maryland's average	$14,436
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Bowie State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,290	$32	$10,624	$12,673	$16,541	$19,478	$20,347
2021	$14,322	$1	$11,099	$13,890	$18,560	$21,711	$21,633
2020	$14,321	$866 (6%)	$11,527	$14,745	$17,451	$20,571	$21,284
2019	$13,455	$318 (2%)	$12,238	$16,597	$18,613	$20,104	$20,756
2018	$13,137	$63	$10,757	$13,008	$17,373	$19,392	$20,059
2017	$13,200	$952 (8%)	$10,579	$12,978	$16,261	$19,289	$20,006
2016	$12,248	$585 (5%)	$9,740	$11,700	$15,925	$18,771	$18,818
2015	$11,663	$654 (6%)	$8,514	$11,385	$14,841	$17,440	$18,594
2014	$11,009	--	$8,581	$11,081	$14,937	$17,286	$18,011

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bowie State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$26,504	$214	$8,558	$15,446	$2,500
2021	$26,290	No change	$8,444	$15,346	$2,500
2020	$26,290	$602 (2%)	$8,444	$15,346	$2,500
2019	$25,688	$650 (3%)	$8,234	$14,954	$2,500
2018	$25,038	$244	$8,064	$14,474	$2,500
2017	$24,794	$64	$7,880	$14,714	$2,200
2016	$24,730	$871 (4%)	$7,660	$14,870	$2,200
2015	$23,859	$328 (1%)	$7,299	$14,360	$2,200
2014	$23,531	$1,594 (7%)	$6,971	$14,360	$2,200
2013	$21,937	--	$6,639	$13,098	$2,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Bowie State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,600 dormitories available to its students at $7,616 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Bowie State is $846 per month.
Does Bowie State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Bowie State for one academic year is $4,842, which works out to $538 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Bowie State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Bowie State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,600

If living off-campus, with family: $1,600

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,600
How much is Bowie State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Bowie State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bowie State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$253	$431
For out-of-state students	$694	$716

Housing and Meal

Bowie State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bowie State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,842	$7,616	N/A	19	1,600
2021	$4,720	$7,616	N/A	19	1,400
2020	$4,720	$7,616	N/A	19	1,400
2019	$4,326	$7,396	N/A	19	1,400
2018	$4,160	$7,180	N/A	19	1,400
2017	$4,000	$6,970	N/A	19	1,400
2016	$3,880	$6,970	N/A	19	1,348

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bowie State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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