Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003018
- Phone: (419) 372-5526
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
71.82%FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
52FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,502Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Bowling Green State University
One University Drive, Huron, OH
BGSU is a public university that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Bowling Green, OH, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 18,000 students enroll at BGSU yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs BGSU offers:
- Education
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1300 to 1660 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. BGSU admits approximately 80% of students applying annually. Of those students admitted, nearly 32% enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found on the school's primary portal or by requesting information here.
Tuition & fees at Bowling Green State University are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $11,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,200. Some students at Bowling Green State University may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.
The mascot for Bowling Green State University is the "Falcons", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
- Football (NCAA Division I-A)
For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at bgsu.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Bowling Green State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Bowling Green State University is around 18,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 19% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $17,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $45 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $9,300-$11,000
- Out-of-State: $17,000-$20,720
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $390-$460 per unit
- Out-of-State: $720-$860 per unit
- Some programs may have tuition rates locked at the first year rate for up to five years.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 95% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 82% | $7,066 |
Receiving Student Loans | 67% | $7,493 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Bowling Green State University may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bowling Green State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Mid-American Conference)
- Basketball (Mid-American Conference)
- Track and Field (Mid-American Conference)
- Football (Mid-American Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Bowling Green State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Microbiology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Bioinformatics (C)
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Business and Marketing Studies
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Accounting (B)
- Finance (B)
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Sales Manager (B)
- International Business (B)
- Operations Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Human Resources
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Information Systems
- Fashion Merchandising
Communications and Journalism
- Public Relations (B)
- Communications (D, M)
- Journalism (B)
- Broadcast Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (C, M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (M)
- Special Education (B)
- Middle School Teacher (B)
- Guidance Counselor (M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Physical Education (B)
- ESL (C)
- Higher Education Administration (D)
- Early Childhood Education (C)
- Kindergarten and Preschool Education
- Science Teacher
Engineering
- Software Engineering (B, M)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
- English (B, D)
- Creative Writing (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, C, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition (C, M)
- Gerontology (B, M)
- International and Global Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (C, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Administration (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Criminology (M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Economics (B, M)
- Geography (B)
- International Relations
Transportation and Materials Moving
- Aviation (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Fashion Design (B)
- Design and Visual Communications (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
- Digital Arts (B)
- Music (B, C, D)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, M)
- Dance (B)
- Art History (B)
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Voice and Opera
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
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- University of Toledo in Tiffin, OH (20 miles away)
- Ohio State University - Lima Campus in Wooster, OH (49 miles away)
- Eastern Michigan University in Woodhaven, MI (57 miles away)
- Ohio State University - Marion Campus in Mansfield, OH (62 miles away)
- Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus in Lima, OH (67 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003018
- Phone: (419) 372-5526
- School Homepage