ROTC at Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · public
Yes — Bowie State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Bowie State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedEagle Battalion (Bowie) runs Army ROTC at Bowie State University for cadets across Maryland.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Bowie State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 10.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Maryland-College Park.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Bowie State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 41 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men64%
- Black78%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women47%
- Men53%
- Black87%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 72% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $9,218 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,938 |
| Average net price | $19,298 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 38% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bowie State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bowie State University has 5,043 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Bowie State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bowie State University: FAQ
Does Bowie State University have ROTC?
Yes — Bowie State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Bowie State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Eagle Battalion (Bowie)) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Maryland College Park, 10 mi).
Is ROTC at Bowie State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Bowie State University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Bowie State University and train with the unit at University of Maryland College Park.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Bowie State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Bowie State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
bowiestate.edu
- Admissions
bowiestate.edu
- Apply
bowiestate.edu
- Financial aid
bowiestate.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Bowie, MD 20715-9465
IPEDS UNITID: 162007
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