Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 206200
- Phone: (410) 837-4200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
79.67%FINANCIAL AID RATE
90%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,648Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Nursing Program
The nursing program at Bowie State University prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer nursing program.
The Nursing program at Bowie State University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1994.
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Bowie State University (UB)
Charles at Mount Royal, Baltimore, MD
Bowie State University is a public historically black institution located in Bowie, Maryland. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Over 5,600 students enroll at BSU annually.
Students may select from several areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Communication Technology
- Health And Clinical Professions
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Bowie State University. Scores within the range of 17 - 21 on the ACT or 1160 - 1420 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of around 50 percent of which only 37 percent decided to attend. A full suite of information from the admissions office can be found by calling BSU or by requesting information here.
Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,600 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.
The Bowie State University Bulldogs participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at bowiestate.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bowie State University has offered the following programs for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Post-Masters Certificate
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 55 |
| Master's Degree | 18 |
| Post-Masters Certificate | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 13 |
| Female | 60 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black | 64 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Nursing program at UB, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Registered Nurses
Description
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students UB accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Bowie State University may offer student services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bowie State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Track and Field (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Football (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling