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Information Summary
Ranks 200th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Fringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 16,604 |
| Total Enrollment | 19,016 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Ranks 730th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,778 | $7,778 | $14,772 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,282 | $1,282 | $1,282 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $431 | $431 | $780 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $10,168 | $10,168 | $17,476 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,282 | $1,282 | $1,282 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $535 | $535 | $884 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $21,128 | $21,128 | $28,436 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $10,200 | $10,200 | $17,508 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,200 | $10,200 | $17,508 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $8,072  $9,060 |
$8,072  $9,060 |
$15,380  $16,368 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $902  $1,140 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,224  $6,684 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,760  $4,244 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 11,557 (5,108 male / 6,449 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 10,418 (4,494 male / 5,924 female) |
| Admission rate | 90% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,598 (1,602 male / 1,996 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,576 (1,592 male / 1,984 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 22 (10 male / 12 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Mid-American Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 676th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 92% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 24 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 786th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 7% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 560 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 570 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 900 / 1130 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 7,257 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,084 |
| Board Fee | $2,600 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,932 | 897 |  23% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,265 | 736 |  19% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $5,346 | 1,710 |  44% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,779 | 1,987 |  51% |
| Any financial aid type | 3,201 |  83% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 313 | 306 | 619 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 558 | 818 | 1,376 |
Hispanic | 233 | 319 | 552 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 75 | 104 | 179 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 38 | 48 | 86 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,836 | 8,823 | 15,659 |
Race Unknown | 283 | 262 | 545 |
| Total | 8,336 | 10,680 | 19,016 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
