Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Bowling Green, OH. It enrolls about 17,027 students and admits roughly 81% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bowling Green, OH 43403 |
| County | Wood County |
| Enrollment | 17,027 |
| Acceptance rate | 81% |
| Applicants / admitted | 18,629 / 15,016 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $13,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $21,378 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 63% |
| Transfer-out rate | 22% |
| Full-time retention rate | 80% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $20,987 |
| Campus setting | Town: Fringe |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 510–620 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–26 |
| Website | www.bgsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 4183725526 |
Admissions
About 18,629 students applied and 15,016 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,114 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $13,390 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $21,378. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,987 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,611 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,496 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $20,316 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,010 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,945 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,285 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 63% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is in Bowling Green, OH, Wood County. Its coordinates are 41.3755, -83.6409.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
About 81% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 18,629 applicants.
How much does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $13,390 for in-state students and $21,378 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
About 17,027 students are enrolled.