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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Acceptance Rate 78.66 %
SAT Average 1,100
Tuition & Fees $22,070
($14,081)
Student Population 16,920
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,761

Academic Overview

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Campus, Bowling Green, OH
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public, four-years institute located in Bowling Green, Ohio. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $14,081 for Ohio residents and $22,070 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,291 for Ohio residents and $16,283 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 16,920 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 78.66% and the graduation rate is 61% last year.
The salary after graduation from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $45,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, BGSU's tuition & fees is $14,081 for Ohio residents and $22,070 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $10,291 for in-state students and $16,283 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,081$22,070
Graduate$10,291$16,283
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at BGSU. The acceptance rate of BGSU is 78.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.40%. The average graduation rate is 61% and the transfer-out rate is 23%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,761 and 77% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 16,920 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 78.66 %.
Acceptance Rate
78.66%
Graduation Rate for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 61 %
Graduation Rate
61%
Transfer-out Rate for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 23 %
Transfer-out Rate
23%
Retention Rate for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 16,920
Student Population
16,920
Student to Faculty Ratio for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,761 at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,761

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address220 McFall Ctr, Bowling Green, OH 43403
Phone418-372-5526
WEBwww.bgsu.edu/
Admissionchoose.bgsu.edu/
Online Applicationchoose.bgsu.edu/apply/online/
Financial Aidwww.bgsu.edu/financial-aid.html
Net Price Calculatorsfa.bgsu.edu/net_price_calculator/main/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.bgsu.edu/nontraditional-and-military-students/veterans.html
Athletichttps://bgsufalcons.com/
Disability Servicehttps://www.bgsu.edu/accessibility-services.html

Offered Degrees

BGSU offers 202 major programs through online and on-site education where 36 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's992
Master's5310
Doctorate (Research)151
Less Than 1 Year Certificate1513
Post-Bachelor's Certificate1910
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:5,209)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,024)

Veterans Benefits

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges