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Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Bowling Green, Ohio

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Overview

Enrollment

17,645
Bowling Green State University Main Campus overview
Location Bowling Green, Ohio
Online bgsu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Bowling Green State University Main Campus overview
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

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

2/10

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.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
Bowling Green State University Main Campus overview
SAT 1020/1210
ACT 20/25
GPA 3.6

Applications Accepted

78.7% 
Bowling Green State University Main Campus overview
Applications Due Jul 15, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Ohio Resident Tuition

$10,776
In State Costs for Bowling Green State University Main Campus
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

$18,764
Out of State Costs for Bowling Green State University Main Campus
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

58% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students
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.

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