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Bowie State University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Bowie State University women's basketball recruiting profile. Bowie State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association from Bowie, Maryland. Led by head coach Shadae Swan, 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.
17
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 56% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Shadae Swan
Head Coach
(301) 860-3589·View profile
Brian Johnson
Womens Basketball Assistant Coach
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Lisa Jing
Womens Basketball Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 45% of D2 women's basketball 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 63% of D2 women's basketball 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
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 94% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$892,200
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$154,954
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (301) 860-4000[email protected]

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