- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $16,117 a year (2022–23)
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Bowie State University reported an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024.
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Bowie State University GPA requirements
Bowie State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bowie State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Bowie State University acceptance rate
Bowie State University admitted 3,381 of 4,669 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bowie State University is a public 4-year university in Bowie, Maryland, with 5,136 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Bowie State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
Bowie State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Bowie State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,117 a year at Bowie State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Bowie State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Bowie State University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Bowie State University?
No. Bowie State University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Bowie State University?
A lot: Bowie State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Bowie State University?
Bowie State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Bowie State University?
Bowie State University's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,381 of 4,669 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Bowie State University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Bowie State University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Bowie State University consider legacy status?
Yes. Bowie State University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Bowie State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,117 a year at Bowie State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Bowie State University ask for a personal statement?
No. Bowie State University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Bowie State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Bowie State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Bowie State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bowie State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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