| State | Number of Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 889 | 92.60% |
| District of Columbia | 33 | 3.44% |
| New York | 13 | 1.35% |
| Virginia | 10 | 1.04% |
| New Jersey | 3 | 0.31% |
| Georgia | 2 | 0.21% |
| California | 2 | 0.21% |
| Florida | 1 | 0.10% |
| Ohio | 1 | 0.10% |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 0.10% |
| Illinois | 1 | 0.10% |
The majority of the Bowie State University students who live in the U.S. are from Maryland. Student location diversity is considered average.