by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Bowie State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bowie State University were $9,218 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $19,938. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $3,105 in-state and $3,105 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,113 | $16,833 |
| Fees | $3,105 | $3,105 |
| Total | $9,218 | $19,938 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Bowie State University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Bowie State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Bowie State University is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Bowie State University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Bowie State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,760 | $16,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,811 | $16,533 |
| One Year Ago | $5,993 | $16,883 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,113 | $16,833 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Bowie State University has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.51%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,449. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.10%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $20,156.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,449 | $20,156 |
| In 2 Years | $9,685 | $20,377 |
| In 3 Years | $9,927 | $20,600 |
| In 4 Years | $10,175 | $20,825 |
| In 5 Years | $10,430 | $21,053 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $81,958, compared with about $39,236 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Bowie State University, see the Bowie State University Financial Aid page.
