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 17,034 prospective students applied, and 12,311 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,273 enrolled in the school. 14,323 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,217 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $9,096 plus fees of $2,009. BGSU is ranked 804 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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BGSU is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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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 | $910 |
| Other Fees | $2,009 |
| Room and Board | $9,168 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,732 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,915 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $910 |
| Other Fees | $2,009 |
| Room and Board | $9,168 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,732 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,903 |
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.