High school students with at least a 3.0 grade point average will now be guaranteed admission to Bowie State University, Maryland’s oldest historically Black college.
To apply, students must complete an interest form and submit an unofficial high school transcript. They will not be required to submit essays, recommendation letters, test scores or application fees. Students will also have access to application workshops and help completing financial aid forms.
“The fast-track admissions program creates a clear and supportive pathway to a four-year degree and opens the door to meaningful experiential learning and career opportunities for PGCPS students right here on our campus,” Bowie State President Aminta Breaux said in a statement.
Bowie State saw a 27% decline in freshman enrollment between 2022 and 2025, from 1,170 first-year students to 844.
It also saw the largest single-year enrollment drop among University System of Maryland institutions last year. Total enrollment at Bowie State fell 6%, from 6,353 students in fall 2024 to 5,970 students in fall 2025.