Bowie State University GPA, SAT and ACT Data

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Allen Grove
Allen Grove
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  • Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania
  • M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania
  • B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT
Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
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Updated on January 13, 2020

Bowie State University GPA, SAT and ACT Graph

Bowie State University GPA, SAT and ACT Data for Admission
Bowie State University GPA, SAT Scores and ACT Scores for Admission. Data courtesy of Cappex.

Discussion of Bowie State University's Admissions Standards:

Bowie State University is one of the oldest historically Black universities in the country, and the campus is easily accessed from both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. In 2015, only 57% of applicants were admitted. However, this low acceptance rate isn't because of a high admissions bar, but because many applicants don't have the minimum requirements for admission. Most hard-working high school students with decent grades won't have difficulty being admitted.

In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. You can see that admitted students had high school averages of a 2.0 (a "C") or better. Combined SAT scores (RW+M) largely ranged between 720 and 1200, and composite ACT scores for accepted applicants mostly ranged between 13 and 25. On the left side of the graph, however, you'll notice quite a few red dots (rejected students) and yellow dots (waitlisted students) mixed in with the blue and green. Students with very similar grades and standardized test scores might be either accepted or rejected depending on other elements in their applications. This is because Bowie State University has partially holistic admissions. Grades and standardized test scores are required of all applicants. Students may, however, also submit an essay and letters of recommendation. The Bowie State website for freshman admissions stats that these additional measures "will be considered and can have a positive impact on your admission decision." The website also recommends that recommendations come from teachers, counselors, school administrators, or community persons. Your best bet is to choose someone who knows your academic ability and believes you have the potential to succeed in college.

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