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**Bowie State University Demographics** # Bowie State University Demographics ## Overview Bowie State University is a public university located in Bowie, Maryland. The university was founded in 1865 as the Maryland Normal School for Colored Teachers. It is the oldest historically black college or university in Maryland. Bowie State University has a student population of over 6,000 students. The majority of students are African American (88%), with smaller populations of Hispanic (4%), Asian (3%), and White (2%) students. The university also has a large international student population, with students from over 50 countries. ## Academics Bowie State University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university is divided into four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Education, and the College of Health and Human Services. The university also offers a number of online degree programs. ## Student Life…

**Bowie State Demographics** **Bowie State University** is a public university located in Bowie, Maryland. The university was founded in 1865 as the **Bowie Normal School** and is the oldest historically black college or university (HBCU) in Maryland. Bowie State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields, including business, education, social work, and nursing. **Demographics** According to the 2020 census, the population of Bowie State University is 5,765. The student body is 67% female and 33% male. The racial makeup of the student body is 62% Black or African American, 24% White, 7% Hispanic or Latino, 3% Asian, and 3% Two or more races. **Enrollment** Bowie State University has an enrollment of 5,765 students. The undergraduate student body is 5,065, and the graduate student body is 690. The university also has a law school with an enrollment of 145 students. **Student Life** Bowie State University offers a variety…