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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

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Start: 2026-04-15T10:00:00
Location: Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

BGSU

Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Bowling Green with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1118, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 12.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,896 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,918.

Established

1910

Mascot

Freddie and Frieda Falcon

Type

Public research university

Conference

Mid-American Conference

Division

Division I

Campus Visits

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81%Acceptance

1118SAT Avg

12,255Students

17:1Student:Faculty

63%Grad Rate

$47,896Earnings 10yr

$20,918Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1118

Reading & WritingMid: 560

510620

MathMid: 555

510610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1118

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,081

Tuition (out-of-state)$22,070

Room & Board$11,784

Books & Supplies$640

Total Cost of Attendance$29,238

Average Net Price$20,918

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,611

$30–48K$16,496

$48–75K$20,316

$75–110K$23,010

$110K+$23,945

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,918

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (261)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

12,255

Gender Split

56% / 44%

Women / Men

First Generation

30%

Pell Grant Recipients

23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%

Black 7%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.8%

Freshman Retention79.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,281

8 Years$44,746

10 Years$47,896

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$40,000

Men

$52,000

Rankings

U.S. News

#293

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Forbes

#481

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Washington Monthly

#279

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Falcons

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Rankings

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History & Fun Facts

•History 1800s–1920: Early history First known photograph of the campus, taken in 1910 before buildings were erected.
•Bowling Green was chosen on November 10, 1910, over Van Wert in a 3–2 vote by the commission.
•Over the years 1911 and 1912, the board of trustees was appointed by the Governor and elected a school president on February 16, 1912.
•A campus plan was created and $150,000 was appropriated to develop the campus and construct the first buildings.
•The first honorary organization of the college, the Book and Motor was conceived around this time.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

73 mi(127 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

101 mi(175 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

103 mi(179 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit60 mi

CLE Cleveland93 mi

CMH Columbus103 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA650 mi · ~18h 47m drive

New York, NY504 mi · ~14h 34m drive

Hartford, CT567 mi · ~16h 23m drive

Providence, RI632 mi · ~18h 15m drive

Albany, NY515 mi · ~14h 53m drive

Syracuse, NY400 mi · ~11h 33m drive

Rochester, NY332 mi · ~9h 35m drive

Buffalo, NY265 mi · ~7h 39m drive

Philadelphia, PA455 mi · ~13h 9m drive

Pittsburgh, PA201 mi · ~5h 48m drive

Harrisburg, PA361 mi · ~10h 26m drive

Newark, NJ495 mi · ~14h 18m drive

Washington, DC388 mi · ~11h 13m drive

Baltimore, MD397 mi · ~11h 28m drive

Atlanta, GA529 mi · ~15h 17m drive

Charlotte, NC451 mi · ~13h 2m drive

Raleigh, NC472 mi · ~13h 38m drive

Miami, FL1097 mi · ~31h 41m drive

Orlando, FL896 mi · ~25h 53m drive

Tampa, FL930 mi · ~26h 52m drive

Nashville, TN398 mi · ~11h 30m drive

New Orleans, LA867 mi · ~25h 3m drive

Richmond, VA424 mi · ~12h 15m drive

Chicago, IL209 mi · ~6h 2m drive

Detroit, MI73 mi · ~2h 7m drive

Minneapolis, MN545 mi · ~15h 45m drive

St. Louis, MO396 mi · ~11h 26m drive

Kansas City, MO597 mi · ~17h 15m drive

Indianapolis, IN173 mi · ~5h drive

Columbus, OH103 mi · ~2h 59m drive

Cleveland, OH101 mi · ~2h 55m drive

Milwaukee, WI247 mi · ~7h 8m drive

Dallas, TX936 mi · ~27h 2m drive

Houston, TX1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive

Austin, TX1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive

San Antonio, TX1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive

Los Angeles, CA1944 mi · ~56h 10m drive

San Francisco, CA2063 mi · ~59h 36m drive

San Diego, CA1929 mi · ~55h 44m drive

Seattle, WA1934 mi · ~55h 52m drive

Portland, OR1959 mi · ~56h 36m drive

Denver, CO1124 mi · ~32h 28m drive

Phoenix, AZ1645 mi · ~47h 31m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1466 mi · ~42h 21m drive

Honolulu, HI4457 mi · ~128h 45m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Detroit (DTW)60 miles

Rental car

90 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

120 min$72-120

Cleveland (CLE)93 miles

Rental car

140 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

186 min$112-186

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award