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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Also known as: BGSU

📍 Bowling Green, Ohio🏛️ Town Setting👥 12,812 Undergrads🔗 www.bgsu.edu

Overview

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a large public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio. It enrolls about 12,812 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 81%. Graduates earn a median of $47,896 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

81%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,117

500–610

Net Price

$24,022

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

64%

Retention

82%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$47,896

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

81.0%

SAT Average

1,117

ACT Composite

19–26

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200500 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200500 – 600 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 26 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,460

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$22,448

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$33,007

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$24,022

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$18,396
$30,001 – $48,000	$18,547
$48,001 – $75,000	$21,820
$75,001 – $110,000	$25,741
$110,001 +	$27,414

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

47.9%

Academics & Programs

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus offers programs across 28 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Education

19.4%

Business, Management & Marketing

14.2%

Health Professions

8.7%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.5%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

5.8%

Engineering Technologies

4.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.4%

Psychology

4.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

64%

On-Time (4yr)

48%

Retention (FT)

82%

% Earning >$25K

77%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$41,281

8 years

$44,746

10 years

$47,896

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

71.9%

White

66.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

78.3%

Black or African American

6.7%

Asian

1.2%

Hispanic / Latino

5.8%

Two or more races

3.6%

International

1.8%

Gender

Women

56.9%

Men

43.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 81%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1117.

How much does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus cost?

In-state tuition is $14,460, and out-of-state is $22,448. Average net price after financial aid is $24,022.

What is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus known for?

Most popular programs include Education, Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions.

What's the graduation rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

The 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and 82% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.