Bowie State University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
83.54%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,188
SAT Scores
935
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,445 students have applied and 4,712 students have allowed to admit to Bowie State University (Acceptance rate: 86.54%). Bowie State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.21 % where 1,188 students have finally enrolled out of 4,712 admitted students.
Bowie State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Baltimore and Frostburg State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.79%).
Bowie State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.47%).
How to Apply to Bowie State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Bowie State. Bowie State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Bowie State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Bowie State University is 935. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Bowie State University is lower than the schools (average score is 1,185). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | 935 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,185 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland | 1,080 | 67 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Bowie State University, 58 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 935 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 410 | 470 | 540 |
| Mathematics | 390 | 440 | 508 |
| Total | 800 | 910 | 1,048 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
Bowie State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Bowie State University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |