Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Bowie State's acceptance rate is 86.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.21%. 1,766 men and 3,679 women applied to Bowie State and 1,455 men and 3,257 women students were accepted.
Among them, 450 men and 738 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bowie State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 5,445 | 1,766 | 3,679 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,455 | 3,257 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,188 | 450 | 738 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86.54% | 82.39% | 88.53% | - | - |
| Yield | 25.21% | 30.93% | 22.66% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 58 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bowie State.
The median SAT score is 910 with 470 SAT EBRW and 440 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 540 and the 25th percentile is 410. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 508 and 25th percentile is 390 .
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 800 | 910 | 1048 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 410 | 470 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 440 | 508 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,188 first-year students enrolled in Bowie State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.48% and part-time students is 1.52%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.88% and women students is 62.12%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Bowie State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,188 | 450 | 738 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,170 | 439 | 731 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bowie State. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bowie State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Bowie State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bowie State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | https://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/ |
| Online Application | https://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-online.php |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |