Bowie is a city in Maryland and it is the county seat of Prince George's county. Its population is 58,643. There are 50 colleges near Bowie, Maryland - 12 public and 38 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 49 colleges are in 30 miles from Bowie. 42 schools provide undergraduate programs and 43 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 307,405 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $27,343 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 63.50% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,235.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University In Bowie |
Public four-years |
$19,938 ($9,218) | $15,768 ($10,854) | 6,353 | 15 to 1 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus 6.5 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
$12,336 ($8,136) | $12,132 ($9,882) | 63,012 | 21 to 1 |
| Capitol Technology University 8.5 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$27,592 | $12,060 | 1,065 | 9 to 1 |
| University of Maryland-College Park 11.2 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
$41,186 ($11,809) | $38,207 ($18,276) | 41,725 | 17 to 1 |
| Strayer University-Maryland 13.1 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,920 | $15,135 | 1,290 | 47 to 1 |
| St. John's College 13.5 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$40,684 | $22,302 | 583 | 8 to 1 |
| The Catholic University of America 13.9 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$58,378 | $25,570 | 5,243 | 11 to 1 |
| Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family 14.0 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $20,000 | 65 | - |
| Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies 14.0 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $18,856 | 74 | - |
| Gallaudet University 14.0 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$19,654 | $21,508 | 1,335 | 6 to 1 |
| United States Naval Academy 14.0 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
- | Not Offered | 4,474 | 8 to 1 |
| Washington Adventist University 14.1 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$26,604 | $11,525 | 612 | 9 to 1 |
| Trinity Washington University 14.3 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$26,610 | $15,660 | 1,948 | 9 to 1 |
| Howard University 15.1 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$35,810 | $39,178 | 14,890 | 13 to 1 |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus 16.2 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$6,660 | $5,850 | 1,241 | 11 to 1 |
| NewU University 16.2 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$6,500 | Not Offered | 34 | 4 to 1 |
| The Chicago School at Washington DC 16.2 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $35,328 | 564 | - |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia 16.2 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,920 | $15,135 | 188 | 47 to 1 |
| Strayer University-Global Region 16.2 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,920 | $15,135 | 12,098 | 47 to 1 |
| Institute of World Politics 16.2 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $31,600 | 173 | - |
| Maryland University of Integrative Health 16.5 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $17,691 | 544 | - |
| Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital 16.7 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$11,500 | Not Offered | 56 | 8 to 1 |
| George Washington University 17.0 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$67,710 | $36,414 | 25,374 | 13 to 1 |
| University of the District of Columbia 17.5 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
$12,514 ($5,662) | $18,118 ($9,604) | 4,202 | 8 to 1 |
| DeVry University-Virginia 17.9 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$17,008 | $9,832 | 19 | 1 to 1 |
| Georgetown University 18.2 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$68,089 | $61,670 | 20,031 | 11 to 1 |
| University of Management and Technology 18.3 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$9,450 | $7,110 | 979 | 15 to 1 |
| American University 18.8 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$58,771 | $36,754 | 12,321 | 10 to 1 |
| Wesley Theological Seminary 18.8 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $22,889 | 374 | - |
| Strayer University-Virginia 19.1 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,920 | $15,135 | 1,998 | 47 to 1 |
| SANS Technology Institute 20.7 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$20,250 | $13,500 | 1,963 | 5 to 1 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County 20.8 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
$31,225 ($13,256) | $26,100 ($16,524) | 13,906 | 17 to 1 |
| Marymount University 21.2 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$40,120 | $23,446 | 4,060 | 14 to 1 |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore 23.7 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
$44,811 ($13,638) | $36,387 ($17,827) | 6,636 | 5 to 1 |
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers 23.9 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | - | - | - |
| University System of Maryland 23.9 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| Coppin State University 24.9 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
$14,024 ($7,100) | $14,310 ($8,514) | 2,210 | 12 to 1 |
| University of Baltimore 25.0 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
$23,984 ($9,992) | $23,468 ($16,574) | 3,187 | 10 to 1 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art 25.2 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$56,800 | $55,060 | 1,687 | 9 to 1 |
| University of the Potomac-VA Campus 25.8 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$6,660 | $5,850 | 551 | 11 to 1 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia 26.0 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$21,520 | Not Offered | 557 | 9 to 1 |
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine 26.2 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $11,720 | 457 | - |
| Washington University of Science and Technology 26.3 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,785 | $12,300 | 1,096 | 14 to 1 |
| Johns Hopkins University 26.5 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$64,730 | $64,730 | 30,210 | 6 to 1 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church 26.5 miles from Bowie |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$24,413 | Not Offered | 348 | 20 to 1 |
| Loyola University Maryland 27.7 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$57,150 | $20,070 | 4,897 | 12 to 1 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University 28.0 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$43,360 | $12,731 | 1,788 | 9 to 1 |
| Morgan State University 28.1 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
$19,124 ($8,229) | $18,207 ($9,981) | 10,739 | 18 to 1 |
| Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College 28.1 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$9,780 | Not Offered | 161 | 9 to 1 |
| Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore 29.4 miles from Bowie |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$13,100 | Not Offered | 87 | 14 to 1 |
