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Acceptance Rate History
Bowie State University
MD · Current rate: 84%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 83.54% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 86.54% | 5,445 | 4,712 |
| 2021 | 87.04% | 4,978 | 4,333 |
| 2020 | 81.21% | 5,168 | 4,197 |
| 2019 | 79.67% | 4,849 | 3,863 |
| 2018 | 38.01% | 10,601 | 4,029 |
| 2017 | 36% | 10,816 | 3,894 |
| 2016 | 41.26% | 6,735 | 2,779 |
| 2015 | 57.47% | 2,671 | 1,535 |
| 2014 | 55.06% | 2,953 | 1,626 |
| 2013 | 51.76% | 3,986 | 2,063 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Bowie State University's acceptance rate has increased from 51.8% in 2013 to 83.5% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2019.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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