Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (BGSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,911
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Bowling Green, Ohio, BGSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that BGSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

BGSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,061

Cost of attendance at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,049

Cost of attendance at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus received on average $7,888 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,888

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	801	26%	$4,593	$3,678,940
Other Federal Grant	1,877	61%	$3,078	$5,776,749
State Grant/Scholarships	615	20%	$2,738	$1,684,075
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,782	91%	$5,674	$15,783,721
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,947	96%	$7,888	$23,244,545

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus students is 62.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.5%.

62.5%

asian 47.8% 11 students
African American 46.8% 151 students
white 65.9% 1,705 students
unknown 63.6% 42 students
hispanic 46.0% 63 students
International Students 61.2% 30 students
Mixed Race 56.8% 88 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-American Conference
Baseball Mid-American Conference
Basketball Mid-American Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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