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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a large, public institution located in Bowling Green, oh. Founded in 1910, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus offers undergraduate degrees in 261 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 12,223 undergraduates
cost $13,639
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Admissions

Will I get into Bowling Green State University-Main Campus? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.7%
SAT score average 1116
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.7
Application fee $45
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is known for one of its top majors: Special Education and Teaching. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Other

Popular majors

Special Education and Teaching
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Education, Other

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,639
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,584
Books & supplies $710
Other expenses $3,460
Cost of attendance* $30,393
Financial aid package $15,620
Estimated cost $14,773 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,132
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,584
Books & supplies $710
Other expenses $3,460
Cost of attendance* $37,886
Financial aid package $15,620
Estimated cost $22,266 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,223, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

17,027

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
64%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
23%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, students love their Nontraditional Student Organization, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 220 McFall Ctr, Bowling Green, OH 43403
phone 419-372-2531
address www.bgsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Nontraditional student organization

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Women in business leadership

Student impact

University dance alliance

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bowling Green State University-Main Campus to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is located in Bowling Green, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus? 

The acceptance rate for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

The average high school GPA for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus students was 3.7.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $121,572.

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