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Bowie State University

Also known as: BSU, Bowie State

Public school in Bowie, Maryland, United States of America

Bowie State University empowers a diverse student body through over 65 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs across its colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Professional Studies. The suburban campus spans 338½ acres north of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, offering high-value internships, modern facilities, and a growing research portfolio. As a national leader in graduating minority students, BSU is ranked among the top HBCUs and is known for its strong STEM and teacher‑education programs. With an enrollment of approximately 6,400, the university fosters civic responsibility and innovation through initiatives like the Thurgood Marshall College Fund partnership.

HBCU
public university
research oriented
test-optional
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SAT Scores are required for some programs

This university requires SAT Scores for some programs.

Bowie State University’s undergraduate admissions are test‑optional: applicants with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply without SAT/ACT scores, and those with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 follow placement guidelines for English and mathematics. However, students applying to the Honors Program must submit a minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 25 to be considered.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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