Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH • public • I | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 15,910 • Total: 19,958

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

220 McFall Ctr
Bowling Green, OH
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Website

www.bgsu.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 7,001 (44.0%) • Female: 8,909 (56.0%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	209	1.3%
Black/African American	986	6.2%
Hispanic/Latino	813	5.1%
White	12,231	76.9%
Two or More Races	542	3.4%
International	528	3.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

80.6%

15,016 admitted from 18,629 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 510-620
Math: 510-610
Total: 1020-1230

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

20-26

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$45

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	02/19/2026
RD:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

62.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

49.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

80.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$27,268

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$35,256

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $11,960
Out-of-state: $19,948

Room & Board

$14,508

Books & Supplies

$800

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$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

Students Receiving Pell Grants

69%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football (FBS) Golf Ice Hockey Soccer

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA / 20 ACT

In-State Awards

$500-$11,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$11,000/yr

9 automatic scholarships (16 total)

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Common questions about Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

What is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus accepts 81% of applicants, from 18,629 applications.

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

Tuition and fees are $11,960 in-state and $19,948 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $18,396 on average after aid.

Does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus require SAT or ACT scores?

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 20 and 26 on the ACT.

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

63% of students graduate within six years.