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Bowie State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Bowie State University men's football recruiting profile. Bowie State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association from Bowie, Maryland. Led by head coach Dawson Odums, Bowie State University pairs a 72% acceptance rate with a 38% graduation rate and a $17,287 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
135
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
7,274
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
72%
State
Maryland
City
Bowie
Address
14000 Jericho Park Rd

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 53% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Avery Williams
Associate Head Coach / Linebackers Coach
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Blake Yorloff
Football Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach
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Jason Phillips
Football Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
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Dawson Odums
Head Football Coach
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Jay Grimes
Football Wide Receivers Coach
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Marcus Bradley
Football Running Backs Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 56% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
68%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
38%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$43,877
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$54,537
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 62% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$6,113
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$16,833
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,744
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,287
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 89% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$2,661,443
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$376,090
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