Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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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 17,179 prospective students applied, and 12,338 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,390 enrolled in the school. 14,323 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,217 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $9,278 plus fees of $2,038. BGSU is ranked 774 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
BGSU is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Bowling Green State University Main Campus within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#774 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#275 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#45 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1100 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $727 |
| Other Fees | $2,038 |
| Room and Board | $9,168 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,976 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,187 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $727 |
| Other Fees | $2,038 |
| Room and Board | $9,168 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,976 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,176 |
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.