Bowie, Maryland
Bowie State University Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Bowie State University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
36%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into Bowie State University and can I get accepted? The school has a 36% acceptance rate. Last year, 3,894 out of 10,816 applicants were admitted making Bowie State University a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 73 percent. Only 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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Bowie State University SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
940-1120Applicants Submitting SAT
88%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 480 |
| SAT Math 25th | 460 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 940 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 570 |
| SAT Math 75th | 550 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1120 |
| Average SAT Score | 1030 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Bowie State University?
Bowie State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 71 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 850. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1030 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 88 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1120 and Above | Good | >49% |
| 1030 to 1120 | Avg + | 36%-49% |
| 940 to 1030 | Avg - | 25%-36% |
| 850 to 940 | Reach | 16%-25% |
| Less than 850 | Low | <16% |
Bowie State University ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
16-20Applicants Submitting ACT
12%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 14 |
| ACT Math 25th | 15 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 16 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 20 |
| ACT Math 75th | 20 |
| 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?
Admission data indicates that Bowie State University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 16 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 75 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 18 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 20 and above have very competitive chances. 12 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Bowie State University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 20 and Above | Good | >49% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg + | 36%-49% |
| 16 to 18 | Avg - | 25%-36% |
| 14 to 16 | Reach | 16%-25% |
| Less than 14 | Low | <16% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Bowie State University has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 7,043 | 3,773 | 10,816 |
| Accepted | 2,594 | 1,300 | 3,894 |
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 34% | 36% |
| Enrolled | 658 | 428 | 1,086 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 25% | 33% | 28% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Bowie State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | 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
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162007 IPEDS survey data for Bowie State University.
