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Bowie State University
Location: Bowie, Maryland
www.umsa.umd.edu
Mascot: Bulldogs
Background
Founded in 1865, BSU is a regionally accredited university, offering bachelors and masters degrees. BSU is located 25 miles from Baltimore and 17 miles from Washington, DC. There are 295 faculty, with 53% working full time and 41% with terminal degrees.
Facts about BSU
- Public university
- Residential campus in city
- 3,000 undergraduates: 27% part time, 62% women, 84% African American, 2% Asian Americans, 1% Hispanic Americans, 1% international
- 44% of applicants admitted
- SAT I or ACT required
High school preparation
College-preparatory program recommended. 10 units required.
- Required units include English - 4
- Mathematics - 2
- Social Studies - 2
- Science - 2
- Mathematics requirement must include Algebra I
2001-2002 Annual Costs:
Tuition/fees (2001-2002) 3782; out of state $9864; Room/board $5498. Books/supplies $800. Personal expenses $1395. Transportation $810
Academics
Special Study Options: Cooperative education, double major, dual enrollment of high school students, exchange student, honors, internships, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certification, Army ROTC. Credit/placement by examination for AP, CLEP, IB, SAT I or ACT, institutional tests. Weekend college, Dual degree programs in engineering and dentistry with cooperating universities. Support Services: Tutoring, remedial instruction, reduced course load, pre-admission summer program
Student Life
Freshman orientation available. Guaranteed on-campus housing for freshmen. Housing available. Activities: International Student Association, Bowie Gospel Choir, campus ministry organization, Fraternities and Sororities, bands, choral groups, dance, drama, musical theater, radio station, student government, TV station.
Athletics
Intercollegiate: NCAA - Baseball M, basketball, cross country, football M, track and field, softball W, volleyball W. Intramural: basketball, softball, volleyball W, skin diving W, soccer M.
Student Services
Health services, advisor for adult students, veterans' counselor, student employment services, career counseling, placement for graduates. Disabled: Services for visually, hearing impaired.
Contact:
Email: dkiah@bowiestate.edu
Phone: (301) 464-6570
Fax: (301) 464-9350
Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, MD 20715
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