Overall, Bowie State University is a somewhat selective school. Around 4,510 applications are received by Bowie State University every year. With regards to the overall acceptance rate, it tends to be around 75 percent which equates to about 3,400 students being accepted to the school. Every year, statistics show that 26 percent of the 3,400 candidates who received the acceptance letter from Bowie State University chose to attend. The ratio of the candidates who applied is 34% and 65% for males and females respectively. However, of the freshmen enrolled, 61% were typically women and 38% were men. Bowie State University’s undergraduate application fee is $40. First-year students are asked to submit their ACT or SAT scores to Bowie State University when applying. Most often, an ACT score of 13 - 18 or a 770 - 980 SAT score is the range in which applicants have greater chances to be accepted. This school also accepts Advanced Placement (AP) credits and Credit for life experiences.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2025 Admissions Cycle
Applications
4,508
Male 1,564
Female 2,944

 

Acceptance
3,381
Male 1,086
Female 2,295

 

Enrollment Total
890
Male 346
Female 544


Acceptance Rate
75%
Male
69.4%
Female
78%

 

Yield
26.3%
Male
31.9%
Female
23.7%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$40


Graduate

$60



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • Credit for life experiences


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