PublicTown

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

BGSU

Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

Visit website

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

Getting There