Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Bowling Green, Ohio |
| Online | bgsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Bowling Green, Ohio, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 18,295 prospective students applied, and 14,404 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,760 enrolled in the school. 13,316 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,329 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,776 plus fees of $2,285. BGSU is ranked 701 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
BGSU is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Bowling Green State University Main Campus within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#701 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#252 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#42 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1210 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $690 |
| Other Fees | $2,285 |
| Room and Board | $11,974 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,238 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,963 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $690 |
| Other Fees | $2,285 |
| Room and Board | $11,974 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,238 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,951 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Business | 14% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201441 IPEDS survey data for Bowling Green State University Main Campus.
Current students may use the Bowling Green State University Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.