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Bowie State University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Bowie State University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 939

The average composite SAT score for admitted Bowie State University freshman is 939 out of 1600. For perspective, a 939 is in the 29th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 796 to 1083

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 796 to 1083. The 75th percentile score is 1083 while the 25th percentile score is 796.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Bowie State University but we estimate it to be around a 650 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 458

The average score for Bowie State University students on the math portion of the SAT is 458 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 373 and the 75th percentile score 543.

Average SAT Reading Score 481

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 423 to 540 and the average score for Bowie State University students is 481.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

5 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Bowie State University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Bowie State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 83.5%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.12.

Can I get into Bowie State University with a 1083 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1083 or higher is very competitive at Bowie State University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 91% or higher.

Can I get into Bowie State University with a 940 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 940 to 1073 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 84% to 91%.

Can I get into Bowie State University with a 796 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 796 to 930 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 73% to 83% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Bowie State University with a 650 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 650 to 786 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 73% chance of admission to Bowie State University. SAT scores below 650 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Bowie State University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 99%
1590 99%
1580 99%
1570 99%
1560 99%
1550 99%
1540 99%
1530 99%
1520 99%
1510 99%
1500 98%
1490 98%
1480 98%
1470 98%
1460 98%
1450 98%
1440 98%
1430 98%
1420 98%
1410 98%
1400 98%
1390 98%
1380 97%
1370 97%
1360 97%
1350 97%
1340 97%
1330 97%
1320 97%
1310 97%
1300 96%
1290 96%
1280 96%
1270 96%
1260 96%
1250 95%
1240 95%
1230 95%
1220 95%
1210 95%
1200 94%
1190 94%
1180 94%
1170 94%
1160 93%
1150 93%
1140 93%
1130 93%
1120 92%
1110 92%
1100 92%
1090 91%
1080 91%
1070 90%
1060 90%
1050 90%
1040 89%
1030 89%
1020 88%
1010 88%
1000 87%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162007 IPEDS survey data for Bowie State University.