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#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

Bowie State University Admission Requirements

Bowie, Maryland

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Chances of getting into Bowie State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
87%
Admission Difficulty for Bowie State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Bowie State University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Bowie State University is 87%.  It ranks #22 in Maryland for lowest rate of acceptance. Bowie State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 4,333 out of 4,978 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 78 percent on standardized admission tests. Bowie State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.12. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Bowie State University application fee is $40 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Bowie State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Bowie State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
840-1020
Applicants Submitting SAT 
17%
SAT Scores for Bowie State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 430
SAT Math 25th 410
SAT Composite 25th 840
SAT Scores for Bowie State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 520
SAT Math 75th 500
SAT Composite 75th 1020
Average SAT Score 930

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Bowie State University?

Bowie State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Bowie State University score in the top 86 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 840-1020.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Bowie State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1020 and Above Good >93%
930 to 1020 Avg + 87%-93%
840 to 930 Avg - 78%-87%
750 to 840 Reach 65%-78%
Less than 750 Low <65%
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Bowie State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-20 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for Bowie State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 14
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Bowie State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 17
ACT Math 75th 22
ACT Composite 75th 20
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Bowie State University?

Bowie State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Bowie State University regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-20.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Bowie State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
20 and Above Good >94%
18 to 20 Avg + 87%-94%
17 to 18 Avg - 81%-87%
16 to 17 Reach 74%-81%
Less than 16 Low <74%
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Bowie State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.12
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Bowie State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Bowie State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Bowie State University was 3.12 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #21 in Maryland for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.12 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Bowie State University accepts 87% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Bowie State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 7.16% Good
3.75 to 3.99 6.79% Good
3.50 to 3.74 11.73% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.08% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 18.27% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 31.11% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 10.49% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.37% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

High School Class Rank for admitted Bowie State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 2.53%
Top 25% of class 0%
Top 50% of class 0%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Bowie State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,341 1,637 4,978
Accepted 3,002 1,331 4,333
Acceptance Rate 90% 81% 87%
Enrolled 570 343 913
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 26% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
6

Applicants have 6 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bowie State University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bowie State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bowie State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Bowie State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Bowie State University prefer SAT or ACT?

17% of students submit their SAT scores to Bowie State University. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Bowie State University?

87% of those who apply are granted admission to Bowie State University. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Bowie State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 840 and 1020. 17% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Bowie State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 20. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.