Bowie State University Admission Requirements
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Bowie State University Admission Overview
Bowie State University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Bowie State University admitted 72.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.12 GPA (B) and SAT 796-1083. Bowie State University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Bowie State University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Bowie State University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Bowie State University
Acceptance Rate
The Bowie State University acceptance rate is 72.4%. Last year, 3,381 of 4,669 applicants were admitted. That is the 10th lowest acceptance rate in Maryland.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Bowie State University and can you get accepted?
Bowie State University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Bowie State University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.12. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Bowie State University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.12Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.12
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Bowie State University typically have around a 3.12 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Bowie State University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #21 in Maryland for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Bowie State University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
796-1083Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 423
- Math 373
- Composite 796
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 543
- Composite 1083
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Bowie State University typically score around a 940 SAT (middle 50% 796–1083) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 29th percentile nationally. Bowie State University ranks #19 in the state of Maryland for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 796 to 1083
SAT policy
Bowie State University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 940 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Bowie State University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Bowie State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
May 15, 2027Days left to Apply
257Applicants have 257 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Bowie State University is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Bowie State University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 72.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.12 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (796-1083); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162007.
GPA calculator: Bowie State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026