Bowie State University Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

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.