| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 307 | 69.14% |
| International | 52 | 11.71% |
| White | 29 | 6.53% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 18 | 4.05% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 3.38% |
| Unknown | 14 | 3.15% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.23% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0.23% |
The majority of Bowie State University graduate students are Black or African American.