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Bowie State University Score Requirements
Bowie State University has an average SAT score of 865, with a 25th percentile score of 790 and a 75th percentile score of 970. The average ACT score is 17, though specific percentiles are not disclosed. The average GPA for incoming students is 3.16, with a range from 2.8 at the 25th percentile to 3.3 at the 75th percentile. International students may submit an IELTS score, with an average of 6.0, or a TOEFL score, averaging 71, while Duolingo users report an average score of 85. For IB students, the average score is 24, with a recommended range of 22 to 27.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Bowie State University's unweighted GPA for undergraduate admissions has an average of 3.16. The 25th percentile stands at 2.8, while the 75th percentile is 3.3. Data for the weighted GPA is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
790-970
Average: 865
Submitting SAT: 5.8%
Math: 360-470
Reading: 410-510
Bowie State University has an average SAT score of 865, with a 25th percentile score of 790 and a 75th percentile score of 970. For the math component, the scores range from 360 at the 25th percentile to 470 at the 75th percentile. In reading and writing (ERW), the 25th percentile score is 410 and the 75th percentile score is 510. Only 5.8% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
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Average: 17
Submitting ACT: 0.4%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Bowie State University reports an average ACT score of 17 for its undergraduate admissions. Additionally, 40% of incoming students submitted ACT scores as part of their application. Specific percentiles and component scores for the ACT are not disclosed.
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Average: 71
Minimum: 71
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Bowie State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 for undergraduate admissions, with an average accepted score also at 71. The score percentiles for the 25th and 75th percentiles, as well as the component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing, are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Bowie State University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create a new composite score. This approach can benefit applicants who may have performed differently on various test dates, potentially enhancing their overall admissions prospects.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Bowie State University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. The university allows self-reporting of scores, which permits students to report their SAT and ACT results on their applications. Specifically, 5.8% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 0.4% submit ACT scores. The total percentage of students reporting scores exceeds 6.2%, indicating that some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
22-27
Average: 24
Bowie State University has an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24. The 25th percentile score is 22, while the 75th percentile score is 27, indicating a competitive academic profile among admitted students. Recommended higher level subjects include Biology, Math AA, Psychology, and Chemistry, with standard level recommendations of English B, History, and Social and Cultural Anthropology.
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