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Bowling Green State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bowling Green, OH

$10,776

Avg in-state tuition

$18,765

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Bowling Green State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Bowling Green State University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Bowling Green, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,465, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 99 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,776, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,765.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

79% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1020-1210

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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18k

Students enrolled

39%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

77%

Black

7%

Hispanic

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Unknown

3%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

42

Total Online Enrollment

6,814

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

78% On-campus

22% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 91% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 10% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 50% online

Master's Check Bold 28% online

Doctorate Check Bold 7% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $10,776 $18,765
Graduate $8,017 $14,009

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $690
On-campus room and board $11,974
On-campus other expenses $3,238
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,794
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,644
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,098

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $26,678 $34,667
Off-campus without family $23,904 $31,893
Off-campus with family $16,564 $24,553

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

61%

State Grant Aid

20%

Institution Grant Aid

91%

Pell Grant

26%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,078
State Grant Aid $2,738
Institution Grant Aid $5,674
Pell Grant Aid $4,620

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Education

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

12

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

13

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

14

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

16

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

18

History

BA

MA

DOC

19

History

BA

MA

DOC

20

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

21

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

22

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

23

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

24

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

25

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

26

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

27

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

28

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

29

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

30

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

31

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

32

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

33

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

34

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.