What division is Bowie State?

Bowie State competes at the NCAA Division II level in the CIAA.

What GPA do you need for Bowie State?

The average GPA at Bowie State is 3.0. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Bowie State?

Bowie State has an enrollment of approximately 5,043 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Bowie State?

Bowie State has an acceptance rate of 72%.

How do I get recruited to play at Bowie State?

To get recruited at Bowie State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Bowie State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Bowie State

Bowie, MDD-IICIAA

HBCUVisit athletics site

NCAA Division II

Division

5,043

Enrollment

3.0

Avg GPA

72%

Acceptance

38%

Graduation

68%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.0+ GPA bar.

Bowie State is a NCAA Division II program in the CIAA, located in Bowie, MD. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Bowie State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HBCU designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.0

Graduation

38%

Acceptance

72%

Student:Faculty

15:1

Avg SAT

935

Retention

68%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$43,877

Coaching Staff27 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Bowie State Athletics

Bowie State is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Bowie, MD, competing in the CIAA. With an enrollment of 5,043 students, Bowie State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Bowie State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Bowie State is 3.0. The school maintains a 38% graduation rate.

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