Bowie, MD · Public university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $8,748 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $19,470 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,468 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $2,500 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $23,671 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,213 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $8,458 less than the sticker price — about 36% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (4) | Football (135), Track & Field (54), Basketball (16), Cross Country (14) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (38), Volleyball (27), Softball (26), Basketball (17), Cross Country (10), Bowling (7), Tennis (7) |
| Softball conference | CIAA |
| Head softball coach | Edward Powell |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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