Bowie, MD
Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 80% to 84% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,849 | 3,863 | 821 | 80% |
| 2020 | 5,168 | 4,197 | 970 | 81% |
| 2021 | 4,978 | 4,333 | 913 | 87% |
| 2022 | 5,445 | 4,712 | 1,188 | 87% |
| 2023 | 6,245 | 5,217 | 991 | 84% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,708 of 4,361 women and 1,509 of 1,884 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bowie State University has an acceptance rate of 84% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,217 of 6,245 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,245 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 991 enrolled.
No. Bowie State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 80% to 84% — it has become less selective.