Known for business
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
81%Acceptance
1118SAT Avg
12,255Students
17:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$47,896Earnings 10yr
$20,918Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate80.6%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1118
Reading & WritingMid: 560
510620
MathMid: 555
510610
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 23
2026
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
Programs (261)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Falcons
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia