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Bowie State University · Cost & aid

Bowie, MD · Suburb · Public · Master's university · the Bulldogs · Website ↗

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$37,321
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$26,431
In-state
on campus
$16,117
Average net price
upper half for affordability in Division II
$522k
Athletic aid, women's
$4,173 per roster spot
$609k
Athletic aid, men's
$2,793 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $37,321 sticker.

Family income under $30k$16,935
$30k – $48k$16,967
$48k – $75k$19,731
$75k – $110k$23,194
Over $110k$23,943

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

  • Athletic aid to women's teams$521,668
  • Per roster spot$4,173 across 125 women's roster spots
  • Athletic aid to men's teams$608,948
  • Per roster spot$2,793 across 218 men's roster spots
  • Recruiting spend, women's / men's$0 / $0
  • Tuition & fees$8,999 in-state · $19,839 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
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