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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Bowie State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

83
%
Acceptance rate
3.15
Average High School GPA
June 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Bowie State University?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Bowie State accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,245 people applied and 5,217 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3708 / 4361 (85%)
Men
1509 / 1884 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Bowie State University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Bowie State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Bowie State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Bowie State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Bowie State University?

3.15
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Bowie State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.15.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
8%
3.75-3.99
9%
3.50-3.74
12%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
18%
2.50-2.99
34%
2.00-2.49
2%
)

Bowie State is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
390
75th Percentile
508
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
410
75th Percentile
540
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
800
75th Percentile
1048

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Bowie State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 1
Regular admission deadline
November 1
Application notification

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