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Bowie State University Reviews

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  • 9 out of 9 people found this review useful.

    Jasmine from Clinton, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    So far, I have found the professors to be very knowledgeable in their fields of study.
    Am enjoying being here

    It was here at Bowie State that I made a new set of friends. I think there are activities and people for almost any type of person who wants to attend Bowie State.
    Bang for the buck

    It's definitely a bang for my buck, considering the fact that I'm an instate student. The tuition is definitely reasonable compared to other colleges.
    Tips for prospective students

    Just make sure that you are on top of your work and also check your Bulldog account.
    Great for these types of students

    I'd say this is a great college for those interested in sports, education (like those who want to become an educator), the choir, as well as the field of social services. It's a great choice for instate students or just any prospective student period who wants to go to a college that's just the right size.

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Nicole from Baltimore, MD

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    I loved ALL my professors, they are so willing to help you and the student to teacher ratio is just right so that you don't feel like just a number in the classroom.
    Did enjoy being here

    I prefer the city, so for me the campus was pretty small and boring. There isn't that many activities to get into here. Not much school spirit...but the campus is really what you make it.
    Bang for the buck

    I think you do get what you pay for here..for the most part...
    aside from there aren't as many majors to choose from. For example, language majors.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for Business and Science related Majors.

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Tia from Converse, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The professors do lessons on information in your textbooks and do a pretty good job of explaining things. Just take your time and stay on top of your work for each class and you will go far.
    Am enjoying being here

    I am still trying to find things to get into because I am a commuter, but there is an organization to help commuters be involved at Bowie State. There are many organizations to get involved in, you just got to look for them.
    Bang for the buck

    The tuition is pretty low (around $3000 a semester) which is a big plus for the school.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get a tutor early in the semester.
    Try to find something to get involved in.
    You determine how your year will be.
    Do not take early morning classes, they will catch up with you.
    Get to know fellow students and your professors.

    Great for these types of students

    Commuters should join the commuter student association.
    Different groups for different majors.
    If you choose nursing, keep up with your grades because it is very competitive.

  • 4 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Sheryl from Lynchburg, SC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The courses are great. Every instructor is different in their own way.
    Am enjoying being here

    There's always something to do!
    Great for these types of students

    Well rounded

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Brishay from Charlotte, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am a Mass Communications major with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism and I am learning a lot of crucial information abotu my field from experienced professors. I take numerous Theatre classes and have found those to be very beneficial as well.
    Am enjoying being here

    It is a very small campus so it is hard to be a resident and not know the bulk of the student body. There is always something to do, an organization is always putting on programs and there are many opportunities to join or create new groups.
    Bang for the buck

    I am an out of state student, so I feel as though there should be certain lower expenses as far as tuition seeing that room and board are mandatory.
    Tips for prospective students

    College is what you make it no matter where you go. Bowie State can be one of the greatest college experiences if you let it; both academically and socially.
    Great for these types of students

    Bowie is a great place for leaders and athletes.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Julius from Landover, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Bowie State University is a small school with about 6,000 students. While mostly commuter, it serves those in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area and is easily accessible by public transportation. Most importantly, the campus is a tight-knit community where students and instructors alike feel like they are apart of an academic family.
    Tips for prospective students

    Always file your FAFSA really early (around December or January) for the following academic year. You will be happy you did so. For those wanting to live on campus, make sure to apply for housing early on as well.
    Academic Rigor

    It is a cheap university, therefore it is not in the same ranks as the more expensive schools in the area such as University of Maryland College Park, Towson University, Morgan State University, and Howard University. Most instructors seem to have a passion for their area of expertise.
    Dorm Life

    Dorm life is amazing. Bowie State University is not a party school like UMD- College Park. Therefore, expect nothing interesting. However, the relationships and friendships you make in the dorms are sure to last you a lifetime.
    Food and Dining

    The food is sometimes great, while at other times it is below average. The meal plan does give you many options however in many different areas of the campus.
    What to do for fun

    The city of Baltimore is a few miles away and accessible by the MARC commuter train, while Washington, DC is even closer and accessible by the Metro Transit Buses/Subway. You are sure to have more options than you can fathom when it comes to leisure time. The school is located in the perfect location, half way between Baltimore and Washington.
    Bang for the buck

    It is a good school for the amount of money you pay. The campus community is great and you are sure to have many good memories of your time at B.S.U.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who hate feeling like they're a number would love the quiet and nature-engulfed environment that Bowie State is. Students who hate having to conform to social norms would also love this school as well. The campus environment simply allows each student to be themselves.
    Clubs and Activities

    Check the website: www.bowiestate.edu
    Campus Safety

    The campus police do a great job.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Taylor from Mattapan, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Majority of my professors (4/5) are very superlative professors. It is a plethora of work but time management is key.
    Am enjoying being here

    I'm a 2nd semester transfer student so I'm gradually getting to know people and get a grip of the social life. This campus we landscaped with nice scenery and not a lot of negative things happen on this campus.
    Bang for the buck

    Considering that I am an out of state student and Bowie is a commuter HBCU, I feel as though it is very overpriced. There is not a lot going on for $26,000.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make College the best time of your life responsibly. Do not come on campus for the wrong reasons and do not try to talk to the opposite sex with malicious intent. If you do either of the above mentioned word will be spread. This is a small campus so people talk and know what you do.
    Great for these types of students

    Business Majors.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    N.T. from Lanham, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    With any school you decide to go to college is really what you make it. So, whether or not you learn anything is up to you.
    Am enjoying being here

    This really depends on the type of person you are, if you're an introvert and never really put yourself out there... this school is not for you. At Bowie State you have to make your own fun. There is always something to do you just have to find it.
    Bang for the buck

    The campus isn't what it should be. They're building new buildings and working on the campus more so it's improving, but I guess you get what you pay for... But the grass is very nice.
    Tips for prospective students

    Getting in is really easy. If your grades aren't the greatest the essay and the interview can really make up for that. Once you do get in make sure you study your Algebra because you have to take a placement test.
    Great for these types of students

    Any type...

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    maryann from Silver Spring, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am learning a lot

    You have to stay on top of your work. the professors are good. but talk to current students about which professors to take.
    Am enjoying being here

    So far it is good. It is what you make it. There could be a bit more school spirit.
    Bang for the buck

    Definitely cheap. great price!
    Tips for prospective students

    It is a small campus so be careful as to what yu say or do and whom you say it to or do it with.
    Great for these types of students

    leaders, business majors.

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    Veronica from New Carrollton, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    This school is entirely too focused on its appearance, as opposed to the needs of their students. There are plenty of good individual professors. However, administratrively, they are lacking.
    Tips for prospective students

    Document everything. Always be on the look-out for deadlines and opportunities. No one at Bowie is going to contact you about these things you'll need to do it yourself.
    Academic Rigor

    There are some challenging professors, but good students shouldn't have any major problems here.
    Dorm Life

    Someone got stabbed this semester.
    Food and Dining

    The dining hall has a very limted selection and is open at inconvenient times. There are some healthy and tasty choices and the fraps are good.
    What to do for fun

    Join a club/organization. Go into the city (Washington, DC) and hit the clubs up
    Bang for the buck

    All in all, I shouldn't complain. This school cost little more that the community college from which I transfered.
    Great for these types of students

    African-American
    Clubs and Activities

    There are lots of clubs to join. They have fun.
    Greek Life

    The divine 9 +.
    Campus Safety

    Someone got stabbed this semester.

  • 1 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Sherace from Bronx, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • Cheryl from Riverdale, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    A wonderful university which provides minority students with the ability to grow and pursue career in variuos fields
    Tips for prospective students

    Make new friends and allow yourself to use the resources Bowie offeres.
    Dorm Life

    I cant say because I never lived in a dorm
    Food and Dining

    Small but pretty good tasting food court
    What to do for fun

    EVERYTHING! small campus but lots of nearby fun if you are driving

  • NKEMDI from Bowie, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    I love it
    Tips for prospective students

    Bowie U is awesome! The staff and people are fun and friendly. There is always things to do here! ALWAYS!
    Academic Rigor

    The professors are challenging when it comes to their work but you will definitely learn something and some, they have sense of humor.
    Dorm Life

    The apts are nice like its a nice luxury styled apt. Very roomy and privacy for you and suitemates.
    Food and Dining

    The food is getting more better for they now have chipotle and food days with particular themes.
    What to do for fun

    You always attend the programs especially what SGA always do. Bible studies, cultural events, cookouts, sports, exercise, lounge, eat, play games in the game rooms, watch movies in the movies rooms.
    Bang for the buck

    You will not regret coming and graduating from Bowie. We are ranked one of the top schools
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    None
    Great for these types of students

    Yes! Transfer here!
    Clubs and Activities

    There is so much to do like you can never be bored here
    Greek Life

    They always do BIG EVENTS
    Campus Safety

    Campus safety police is always out on the campus!

  • Courtnee from Laurel, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Bowie State is a great school. Your school year will be awesome if you utilize all of the tutoring and help centers.
    Tips for prospective students

    Utilize all of the tutoring and help centers. Use your time wisely and DO NOT procrastinate. Be aware of everything on campus and be prepared to work hard.
    Dorm Life

    I do not stay on campus.
    Food and Dining

    I do not eat in the cafe.
    What to do for fun

    There are many activities to do on campus. There is always something going on. Between studying, partying, and events you will never be bored.

  • Jemeila from Windsor Mill, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Dorms are not worth the money. Too many visitation rules.Most teachers are helpful.
    Tips for prospective students

    Commute if you can its much cheaper and worth it. Do not take early morning classes, its a definite FAIL. Try your best to test out of remedial classes. They are pointless yet mandatory.
    Academic Rigor

    You have to put a little effort in
    Dorm Life

    outdated, too many rules
    Food and Dining

    get tired of it in a week
    What to do for fun

    Nothing, your in the middle of no where unless you have a car.
    Bang for the buck

    Its not expensive compared to other schools but it is for the quality of the school.
    Great for these types of students

    PotHeads
    Clubs and Activities

    TOO many to count
    Greek Life

    Its whatever
    Campus Safety

    Its not unsafe but when you call 4040 they take their time.

  • Mariela from Brownsville, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Bowie State has a welcoming family atmosphere. It is affordable and it is a place where you can achieve your dreams. You can definitely find your place where you will fit in here.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you stay on top of the administration regarding your paperwork and don't leave your schedule and your future up to your advisers. Do your research on your potential career.
    Academic Rigor

    It is not extremely challenging. It also depends on your major.
    Dorm Life

    There are very strict policies and visitation is constantly being taken away.
    Food and Dining

    It is pretty good most days.
    What to do for fun

    The town center is about 7 minutes away and there is a bus that can take you there.
    Great for these types of students

    Best for students who prefer a smaller campus and a more secluded environment.

  • Britani from Glen Burnie, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    This school embraces all cultures and races. Majority of the people of this campus are Africans or African-Americans. All the people on campus treat each other as if they are family.
    Tips for prospective students

    Try not to eat too much of the pub food because that is where you get your freshmen fifteen. Find a group of friends to hangout with that you can trust if your coming alone.
    Dorm Life

    If you live in the apartments your dorm life should be great, but if you end up living in the dorm buildings, good luck.
    Food and Dining

    Please have a fridge full of food. The food here is only good on Wednesday which is Soul Food night.
    What to do for fun

    There are plenty of fraternity and sorority parties. They are also a lot of school sponsored parties to attend to as well. Joining an activity or organization will get you friends quick which add into having fun.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    There are no real unusual traditions.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for all types of students, especially ones who have picked a major in culture or who love to embrace all cultures.

  • isis from Compton, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Easy access for one one one help with your professors.
    Offers alot of programs for internships and jobs after graduation.

    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you stick to your syllabus, professiors are very big on following the syllabus and if needing to buy books purchase them from other sources instead of the bookstore provided on campus.
    Academic Rigor

    One on One time with the professior is very easy to make an apoitment with his/ her office hours
    Dorm Life

    dorms are very clean. Maintenance makes sure the floors, hallways and bathrooms of the dorms are clean and trash taken out every day.
    What to do for fun

    game room in the wiseman center.
    Theres basketball open court in the little gym.
    clubs and on campus parties.
    alot of programs to attend
    Clubs and Activities

    If you live on campus and have no car to transport you, thier are shuttles that take and drop you back on campus.
    Greek Life

    Have all sorority and fraternity chapters of greek. Their very social and well rounded people.
    Campus Safety

    40-40 police is available 24/7 on campus.

  • Matthew from Waldorf, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    bowie state is a commuter school that gives you what you need as far as academics and athletics. there really isn't much school spirit but everyone there is like a family.
    Tips for prospective students

    if you are a prospective student that lives in the area, i suggest you commute if you aren't a freshman. if you're a freshman, then i suggest you stay on campus for that first time college experience.
    Academic Rigor

    classes are relatively easy and there are some teachers who seem not to care much about their classes. however there are some teachers who put effort into the work they do and actually want their students to learn life-lessons as well as academic lessons as well.
    Dorm Life

    the dorms could use some renovating, cmrc is an over-priced and over-rated student apartment. bsu is a dry campus, so there is no drinking permitted in the dorms or on campus.
    Food and Dining

    the food is decent, the cafe will have a good meal every once in a while. the pub (below the cafe) has fried chicken, french fries, pizza, and pasta...everyday. eating their can be satisfying every once in a while but it can get old real quick.
    What to do for fun

    bowie is exactly what you make it. while there is not much to do on campus, there are people you can interact with. bowie is not too far from baltimore and washington dc. if you have transportation, then you should be able to go out and do certain things.
    Bang for the buck

    bowie is not an expensive school if you're an in-state student with financial aid
    Great for these types of students

    this school is great for students who choose to commute and play sports
    Clubs and Activities

    inter-collegiate sports (volleyball, basketball, track, football, etc.) sga, band, etc.
    Greek Life

    there are several black greek organizations on campus. aka, delta sigma theta, sigma gamma rho, omega psi phi, alpha phi alpha, kappa alpha psi, zeta phi beta, and much more...
    Campus Safety

    campus safety is pretty legit. they keep control of the campus pretty well.

  • Tanisha from Waldorf, MD

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    i was accepted to this college but did not attend. it seemed just a bit to ghetto.
    Academic Rigor

    did not seem like it was going to offer a challenge
    Dorm Life

    the dorms needed to be upgraded greatly
    Food and Dining

    there was not much choice and the cafeteria was extremely small

  • olushola from Lanham, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Tips for prospective students

    be prepare to study hard out of class and also try to relate with your professors regarding any topic that seems unclear
    Dorm Life

    i'm a commuter
    Food and Dining

    oh yeah.....this i do like
    What to do for fun

    read...read....read...nothing more
    Bang for the buck

    the fee is lil'reasonable
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    nothing really......the school is more like a small community black university. nothing unusual either.
    Great for these types of students

    any type of students

  • Alfonso from Laurel, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    I enjoyed my first semester. I feel like I've progressed from a high school student to a college student very easily because of my professors. Very intriguing institution.

  • Stephanie from waldorf, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • Stevie from Oxon Hill, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I can't really say that I am learning a lot because classes haven't started for me yet but I did learn a lot from orientation. It helped me learn about the school a little more than what I already knew.
    Am enjoying being here

    The environment was pretty cool. The people that I met were cool and friendly.
    Bang for the buck

    It doesn't cost much to attend BSU and at the same time you're getting a great education.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for anyone pretty much.