Bowie State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

95%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
4%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bowie State University has a diverse student body with 95% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
3.1%(186)
Hispanic
5.0%(297)
African American
84.0%(4,993)
Asian
1.3%(76)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(10)
Two or More Races
3.6%(216)
Unknown
2.5%(151)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color95%
Total Enrollment7,205
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Bowie State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bowie State University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.8%(2,344)
Women
61.2%(3,690)

Gender Statistics

Men2,344

33% of total enrollment

Women3,690

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bowie State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(122)
18-19
32.1%(1,696)
20-21
28.8%(1,523)
22-24
20.7%(1,093)
25+
16.1%(854)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(11)
22-24
15.7%(176)
25+
83.3%(933)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bowie State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 96% in-state residents, 0% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.5%(922)
Out-of-State
0.2%(2)
International
4.2%(41)

Regional Representation

In-State922

96% of student body

Out-of-State2

0% of student body

International41

4% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

95%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age