Bowie State University's cost of attendance is $25,220, and need-based financial aid substantially reduces that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $17,071 per year; middle-income families pay around $19,163; higher-income families pay approximately $24,919.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,220 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,938 |
| Room and Board | $12,241 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$5,922 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,298 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,071 |
| $30–48k | $16,646 |
| $48–75k | $19,163 |
| $75–110k | $22,808 |
| $110k+ | $24,919 |
Bowie State University's cost of attendance is $25,220, and need-based financial aid substantially reduces that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $17,071 per year; middle-income families pay around $19,163; higher-income families pay approximately $24,919. Azimuth ranks Bowie State University #634 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Bowie State's public tuition structure and need-based aid reach make it accessible to students across income levels. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most first-year students receive need-based financial aid, with aid packages designed to close a meaningful portion of the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,985, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,158; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,066, median federal debt of $22,985 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Bowie State University earn median 4-year earnings of $65,066, placing Bowie State University in the 64.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,529 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 68.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Bowie State University #479 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 177 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $70,427, ranked #127 nationally in its major. Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians reports 100 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $56,818, ranked #2 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 98 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,082, ranked #133 nationally in its major. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other reports 81 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $97,030.
