Bowie State University

Bowie, MD · Public · 5,043 undergrads

  • Admit rate: 72.4% (6,245 applicants)
  • Undergraduates: 5,043 (1.6% international)
  • Average net price: $19,298 (per year after aid)
  • Graduation rate: 38% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

  • Priority: Dec. 1
  • Priority: Feb. 15
  • Regular Decision: June 1

Editor's notes

  • Apply by Dec. 1 for an early decision on fall admission. Feb. 15 is both the priority admission date and the end of the private scholarship window.
  • Plan on the SAT or ACT only if you want the Honors program. With a 2.5 GPA you can be admitted without scores, and only 4% of fall 2025 first-years sent the SAT.

Sources

  1. Bowie State Admissions, Freshman admissions
  2. Bowie State Admissions, Test-optional admissions policy
  3. Bowie State, Apply
  4. Bowie State University Common Data Set 2025-2026
  5. Bowie State Office of Planning, Analysis and Accountability

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