Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 86.5%
- Average SAT
- 924
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 800–1,048
- Total Enrollment
- 5,207
Admissions Overview
Bowie State has an open admission policy with an 86.54% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply get in, making it accessible to a wide range of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 800-1048 on the SAT, with an average of 924. These scores suggest the university welcomes students who may not have excelled on standardized tests but show potential for growth. As a historically black public university founded in 1865, Bowie State seeks students committed to educational opportunity and community service. The school particularly values applicants interested in teaching and nursing, reflecting its strong programs in education and healthcare fields.