by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
$8,652.00 is the typical Bowie State University’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 89% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Bowie State University you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 58% of freshman students (462 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,160.00 a piece.
The stats and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
58% of freshman students at Bowie State University (462 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,160.00.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 25.59% | $11,792.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.36% | $9,001.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.74% | $4,331.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.62% | $1,180.00 |
| Income 110k + | 3.50% | $1,258.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
89% of the 801 undergraduates at Bowie State University receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 581 students getting an average of $8,652.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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