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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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4 Year, Public

Division 1

14,014 undergraduates

$13,390 undergraduate tuition

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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.

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Acceptance rate 80.6%

SAT score average 1118

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.7

Application fee $45

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Key deadlines

March

78 days away Application deadline date

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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

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,390

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,784

Books & supplies $640

Other expenses $5,194

Cost of attendance* $31,008

Average financial aid package $15,620

Estimated cost $15,388 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,378

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,784

Books & supplies $640

Other expenses $5,194

Cost of attendance* $38,996

Average financial aid package $15,620

Estimated cost $23,376 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,014, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

17,027

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

76%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

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 Role Playing Gamers, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

220 McFall Ctr, Bowling Green, OH 43403

4193722531

www.bgsu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Role playing gamers

Student nurses' association

Student impact

Scuba diving club

Dance alliance

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 81%.

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 $124,032.

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