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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH · Public · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,453
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $52,269
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public college in Bowling Green, OH with 12,812 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1117 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,453 per year ($17,881 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,269 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 18,629
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 15,016
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing500–610
200800
SAT Math500–600
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What Bowling Green State University-Main Campus looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $31,674
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $14,892
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,880
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,881
- $30–48k$16,662
- $48–75k$18,793
- $75–110k$22,860
- $110k+$25,624
Get a personal estimate with Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $52,269
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,812
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White78%
- Hispanic6%
- Black7%
- Asian1%
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus FAQ
What is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?+
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1117.
What ACT score do you need for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?+
In Fall 2023, 18,629 students applied to Bowling Green State University-Main Campus and 15,016 were admitted; 3,114 enrolled.
Does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus consider legacy status?+
No. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus require an essay?+
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $31,674 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,453.
What is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's graduation rate?+
66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 201441 · How we use this data
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