Bowie is a city in Maryland and it is the county seat of Prince George's county. Its population is 58,643. There are 18 colleges near Bowie, Maryland - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 17 colleges are in 30 miles from Bowie. 17 schools provide undergraduate programs and 11 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 267,708 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,954 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 57.96% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,162.
| 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 |
| Prince George's Community College 6.5 miles from Bowie |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,762 ($6,314) | Not Offered | 11,473 | 16 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 |
| Anne Arundel Community College 13.9 miles from Bowie |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,522 ($8,354) | Not Offered | 11,481 | 17 to 1 |
| United States Naval Academy 14.0 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
- | Not Offered | 4,474 | 8 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 |
| Howard Community College 19.2 miles from Bowie |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,836 ($8,136) | Not Offered | 8,643 | 14 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 |
| 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 23.9 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers 23.9 miles from Bowie |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | - | - | - |
| Montgomery College 24.5 miles from Bowie |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,250 ($10,398) | Not Offered | 18,835 | 18 to 1 |
| 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 |
| Baltimore City Community College 25.5 miles from Bowie |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,394 ($3,314) | Not Offered | 4,375 | 14 to 1 |
| Northern Virginia Community College 28.0 miles from Bowie |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,410 ($5,891) | Not Offered | 56,457 | 31 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 |
