Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Bowie State's yield is 7 pts higher than Eastern Kentucky's
Yield rate - 2
Bowie State admits 72% vs. 78% at Eastern Kentucky
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Bowie StateAccessible
- Eastern KentuckyOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Bowie StateTest-optional
- Eastern KentuckyTest-optional
How they read a record
Bowie State
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Eastern Kentucky
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Bowie State | Eastern Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why