Bowie State University

Name

Bowie State University

Legal name

Bowie State University

Website

https://bowiestate.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Technology & Computer Science Universities (EDAHALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Competency-Based Universities (CBE) (EDAHALAI), Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges (EDAHAFAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate academic programs
• Online education programs
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with different rates for in-state ($11,400/year graduate) vs out-of-state ($18,240/year graduate) students. Part-time students charged per credit at $475/credit plus mandatory fees.
2. Housing and Dining Services: Revenue from on-campus housing (ranging from $3,936 to $6,600/semester) and meal plans (ranging from $551 to $3,281/semester)
3. Government Grants and Funding: Federal and state grants including NSF, DOE, and Maryland state funding for specific programs and initiatives
4. Philanthropic Donations: Major donor contributions including MacKenzie Scott donations and capital campaign proceeds ($128.5M raised through BSU BOLD campaign)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bowie State University delivers higher education through more than 65 bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs across four colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Professional Studies). Instruction is delivered via on-campus programs at the Bowie, Maryland main campus, fully online degree programs through Bowie State Online, off-campus regional sites across Maryland, and continuing education for professional development. Specialized institutes such as the High-Performance Intelligent Data Science Institute, the Institute for Restorative Justice and Practices, and the NSF Cybersecurity Scholarship Program extend the core academic offering.

Product overview

Bowie State University offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered around its four academic colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Professional Studies) providing over 65 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The institution complements traditional academics with specialized institutes like the High-Performance Intelligent Data Science Institute and the Institute for Restorative Justice and Practices. Workforce development initiatives including the CodePath Tech Career Pathways partnership and NSF Cybersecurity Scholarship Program bridge academic learning with career preparation. Student services encompass the Career Development Center, Military Resource Center, and online learning through Bowie State Online. The university operates as Maryland's oldest HBCU with a 2025 Carnegie Classification as a Research College and University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Academic Programs More than 65 bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs across the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Professional Studies, delivered on the main Bowie campus for traditional undergraduate and graduate students.
• Bowie State Online Fully approved online academic programs at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate levels delivered through distance learning for remote and non-traditional students.
• College of Business ACBSP-accredited business degree programs with concentrations including management, marketing, and business administration for students seeking business careers.
• Continuing Education Non-credit professional development courses, summer and winter sessions, and certificate programs for working professionals and non-traditional students seeking workforce advancement.
• Honors Program Selective competitive academic program for high-achieving students providing enhanced coursework and community impact opportunities.
• Entrepreneurship Innovation Center Student entrepreneurship support program enabling participants to develop innovative business ventures and apply classroom learning to industry changes.
• High-Performance Intelligent Data Science Institute Research and doctoral training institute specializing in high-performance data science, supported by an NSF grant and leveraging the Cray X40 supercomputer for advanced computational research.
• NSF Cybersecurity Scholarship Program Scholarship-funded program to recruit, educate, and place students into government cybersecurity roles, with explicit focus on diversity and long-term career pathways into federal agencies.
• Institute for Restorative Justice and Practices Institute offering training and resources for schools and community agencies to develop restorative practices that shift from retributive to restorative approaches to conflict resolution and trauma response.
• Open Payments Curriculum Course Undergraduate course exploring open payments technologies and digital financial ecosystems using the Interledger Protocol, aimed at improving financial access and digital commerce knowledge.
• Career Development Center Career services including counseling, job search tools, internship placement, career fairs, and employer networking, leveraging the Handshake platform for student-employer matching.
• Military Resource Center

Quantifiable outcome

• $128.5 million raised in BSU BOLD capital campaign
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Revolution VP StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Revolution VP Studios is partnering with Bowie State University for student training and workforce development as part of a new virtual production studio project in Laurel, Maryland.
• Excelencia in EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Partner in Lumina Foundation's 'From Campus to Career' initiative as national intermediary providing cohort-based support.
• AASCU (American Association of State Colleges and Universities)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Partner in Lumina Foundation's 'From Campus to Career' initiative as national intermediary providing technical assistance.
• CodePathcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Bowie State University partnered with CodePath and Maryland state agencies (Maryland Higher Education Commission and Maryland Department of Labor) to expand tech career pathways through advanced training in software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI. Initiative aims to train at least 800 students statewide.
• Interledger FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2022The Interledger Foundation awarded Bowie State University a $25,000 grant to develop an undergraduate course exploring open payments technologies and digital financial ecosystems. The course aims to improve financial access and digital commerce knowledge among students, particularly in developing nations.
• U.S. Coast GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) partnership provides financial support for school and training to prepare for careers as commissioned Coast Guard officers. Students receive monthly salary (~$3,600), housing allowance, full medical benefits, and fully paid tuition for up to two years.
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPA partnership as part of Bowie State's special initiatives for environmental and sustainability programs.
• TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEDCO collaborates with the Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence (IWEE) to expand access and foster a sustainable innovation ecosystem in Maryland.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Morgan State University: Maryland's other prominent public HBCU and fellow University System of Maryland member. Highly comparable in mission, public-HBCU positioning, Carnegie research classification pursuit, enrollment scale (~7,500 students), and Maryland state appropriations dependency.
• Howard University: Premier private HBCU in Washington, D.C. with strong research profile, graduate programs, and tech/cybersecurity emphasis. Comparable as a top-tier HBCU competing for the same diverse student talent pool and federal research grants.
• North Carolina A&T State University: Largest HBCU in the U.S. with strong STEM, cybersecurity, and data science programs; comparable in research classification trajectory, technology-focused academic offerings, and public HBCU status.
• Florida A&M University: Public HBCU with comparable enrollment scale, comprehensive program offerings, and research ambitions. Faces similar enrollment and funding dynamics and competes in the same federal HBCU funding pools.
• Hampton University: Private HBCU with strong STEM and cybersecurity programs; comparable in HBCU brand, mission, and emphasis on producing diverse graduates for government and tech-sector roles.
• Tuskegee University: Private HBCU with similar enrollment scale and emphasis on STEM, research, and workforce preparation. Comparable as a mid-sized HBCU navigating enrollment and funding challenges.
• Prairie View A&M University: Texas-based public HBCU with comparable engineering, cybersecurity, and computer science offerings; part of the Texas A&M system with similar state appropriations and research-classification dynamics.
• Xavier University of Louisiana: HBCU with strong STEM, health sciences, and graduate programs; comparable in mission-driven education, research growth, and similar enrollment scale (~3,000-5,000 students).
• Coppin State University: Another University System of Maryland HBCU with similar enrollment scale, urban setting, and public funding dynamics. Comparable as a peer within the same state system competing for similar students and resources.
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore: Public HBCU within University System of Maryland with comparable enrollment size, land-grant mission, and STEM/cybersecurity program offerings. Faces similar enrollment and funding pressures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bowiestate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/bsutv
• Facebookfacebook.com/19847304467
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bowie-state-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/bowiestateuniversity

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors5 records

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