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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Research Universities (high research activity)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduateComprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / Yes
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

Ranks 964th 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 $20,156 $20,156 $27,464
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 $8,560 trend  $9,060 $8,560 trend  $9,060 $15,868 trend  $16,368
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,140 trend  $1,140
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,434 trend  $6,878
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,008 trend  $3,078
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$35
Graduate Application Fee$30
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 11,343 (4,917 male / 6,426 female)
Admitted 9,927 (4,249 male / 5,678 female)
Admission rate 88%
First-time Enrollment 3,241 (1,444 male / 1,797 female)
FT Enrollment 3,233 (1,439 male / 1,794 female)
PT Enrollment 8 (5 male / 3 female)
Total Enrollment19,108

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRecommended / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionRequired
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Mid-American Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Mid-American Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Mid-American Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Mid-American Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 699th 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

Ranks 614th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 6%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 590
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 575
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 920 / 1165

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
Dorm Capacity6,915
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,200
Board Fee$2,678

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Ranks 1048th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,944 842 pie   23%
State & Local Grant Aid $2,370 725 pie   20%
Institutional Grant Aid $6,268 1,763 pie   49%
Student Loan Aid $6,002 2,208 pie   62%
Any financial aid type   3,057 pie   85%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
337322659
Black Non-Hispanic
6359471,582
Hispanic
259352611
Asian / Pacific Islander
74107181
American Indian / Alaskan Native
5961120
White Non-Hispanic
6,8118,61815,429
Race Unknown
265261526
Total 8,440 10,668 19,108

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
13316
Black Non-Hispanic
7395168
Hispanic
494291
Asian / Pacific Islander
161329
American Indian / Alaskan Native
9514
White Non-Hispanic
1,2341,7152,949
Race Unknown
4757104
Total 1,441 1,930 3,371

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.

  Men Women Total
4 193 197
22 154 176
82 70 152
69 82 151
40 98 138

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 18 2 9 2 87 1 119
Acting 2 1 3
American/United States Studies/Civilization 4 2 16 1 23
Applied Mathematics 2 4 6
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6 1 7
Art/Art Studies, General 2 1 1 1 72 2 79
Asian Studies/Civilization 6 6
Athletic Training/Trainer 9 1 10
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 1 18 1 20
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology Teacher Education 4 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10 5 1 2 1 75 4 98
Broadcast Journalism 4 1 9 14
Business Administration and Management, General 8 2 37 47
Business Statistics 8 2 10
Business Teacher Education 1 16 17
Business/Commerce, General 2 1 38 41
Business/Managerial Economics 1 4 5
Chemistry, General 6 1 8 15
Chemistry, Other 6 1 7
Child Development 2 33 1 36
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1 1
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1 1 2
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3 5 8
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 3 1 35 1 40
Commercial and Advertising Art 1 1
Communication Disorders, General 2 32 34
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 1 6 2 11
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 1 7 2 39 1 50
Computer and Information Sciences, General 15 43 5 63
Conducting 1 2 3
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 2 2 1 1 40 1 47
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 2 22 25
Creative Writing 1 17 2 20
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 10 5 1 66 2 85
Curriculum and Instruction 2 1 172 1 176
Demography and Population Studies 1 1
Design and Visual Communications, General 1 4 4 1 138 4 152
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 1 1 21 1 24
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 7 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9 9
Economics, General 5 28 33
Education, Other 6 1 1 49 1 58
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 1 7 8
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 4 4
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 4 2 1 72 1 81
Educational Psychology 1 17 1 19
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 3 1 17 21
English Language and Literature, General 5 1 37 2 45
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 42 42
Environmental Design/Architecture 1 1 20 2 24
Environmental Health 5 5
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 1 1 2
Fashion Merchandising 2 49 51
Film/Cinema Studies 8 8
Finance, General 8 2 1 36 1 48
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1 1 15 1 18
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 6 7
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 2 4 6
Foreign Language Teacher Education 2 4 6
French Language and Literature 6 1 7
Geography 8 8
Geology/Earth Science, General 2 9 2 13
German Language and Literature 2 1 14 2 19
Gerontology 1 3 13 17
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 2 4 3 1 39 1 50
Health Teacher Education 5 1 6
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 1 19 20
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1 1 10 12
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 1 1 2 4
History, General 1 4 2 35 42
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 1 12 13
Human Development and Family Studies, General 2 24 26
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 6 6
Industrial Technology/Technician 1 1 1 6 9
Interior Architecture 1 22 23
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1 1 1 9 12
International Relations and Affairs 1 1 8 10
Journalism 1 1 19 1 22
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 4 1 104 109
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 2 1 1 190 3 197
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 1 10
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 11 2 76 3 93
Logistics and Materials Management 1 2 34 37
Management Information Systems and Services, Other 1 4 5
Management Information Systems, General 2 16 1 19
Marketing, Other 3 2 2 107 1 115
Mathematics Teacher Education 1 24 1 26
Mathematics, General 8 18 3 29
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 13 13
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 2 6 8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 1 13 2 17
Music History, Literature, and Theory 2 2
Music Performance, General 8 11 4 23
Music Teacher Education 37 2 39
Music Theory and Composition 14 14
Music, General 1 1 1 3
Music, Other 2 1 3
Musicology and Ethnomusicology 2 2
Natural Resources Management and Policy 1 1 18 2 22
Neuroscience 1 6 7
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 3 1 1 82 2 89
Nutrition Sciences 1 1
Operations Management and Supervision 5 5
Organizational Behavior Studies 3 5 22 30
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 1 12 13
Philosophy 1 1 15 17
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 5 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 12 15
Physics Teacher Education 3 3
Physics, General 3 1 5 1 10
Piano and Organ 5 2 7
Political Science and Government, General 4 2 1 36 5 48
Pre-Law Studies 3 5 8
Psychology, General 3 8 5 1 117 4 138
Public Administration 2 2 1 11 1 17
Public Relations/Image Management 2 14 16
Quality Control Technology/Technician 1 1
Reading Teacher Education 1 19 20
Russian Language and Literature 2 2
Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 20 20
Social Studies Teacher Education 4 2 2 51 4 63
Social Work 2 1 43 1 47
Sociology 3 7 5 32 47
Spanish Language and Literature 1 1 3 1 15 1 22
Special Education and Teaching, General 2 2 1 110 1 116
Special Education and Teaching, Other 1 1
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 3 12 2 131 3 151
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 1 1 13 16
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2 9 1 87 4 103
Statistics, General 1 2 3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 2 1 42 2 47
Technical Teacher Education 3 1 34 38
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 1 1
Technical and Business Writing 3 1 4 8
Tourism Promotion Operations 1 9 1 11
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 2 1 1 9 13
Voice and Opera 2 1 9 12
Women's Studies 1 3 4
Total 181 194 88 32 11 3,479 107 4,092

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Ranks 984th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $61,079 ($65,977 male / $54,817 female)
Number of FT Faculty 875 (491 male / 384 female)
Number of PT Faculty 271
FT Faculty Ratio 3 : 1
Total Benefits $14,403,473
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Local News for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green State U. ranks high in Ohio in average student loan debt September 23rd

Some students are getting sick of debt, and for a good reason. The 2007 Project on Student Debt study showed the average Bowling Green State University student’s debt to be $24,075 and the University has the second largest average student debt of the non-private institutions in the state of Ohio.

Man convicted of 22-year-old murder of Bowling Green State U.student September 21st

A 22-year-old murder case was put to rest Friday. Michael Dixon, 52, was found guilty of the 1987 murder of Bowling Green State University student Karen Sue Hirschman and was sentenced Friday to life in prison.

Bowling Green State U. blood drive sparks debate September 10th

On Wednesday, Bowling Green State University students outside the union protested the ban on gay males donating blood.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Summary

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Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is a public four-year institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio, USA; For the 2006-2007 academic year BGSU has a student body of about 20,300 of which 3,000 are graduate students. BGSU offers over 200 undergraduate programs, as well as master’s and doctoral degrees in a variety of areas, including the nation’s first Ph.D. BGSU is especially known for its American Culture Studies (ACS) Department, which is considered to be one of the top American Studies programs in the country. The department draws students to its undergraduate and graduate programs from all over the nation and the world, who can earn a Bachelor’s, Master’s and a Doctorate in ACS at BGSU. BGSU ACS uses an interdisciplinary approach in the way a degree program is constructed and as a result an ACS student can take courses from most of the departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. From the BGSU ACS Program came BGSU’s Popular Culture Department, the first and only one in the country. BGSU also has one of the top Sport Management programs in the United States. BGSU offers both undergraduate and graduate programs accredited by The North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) through The School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies. At a location that is only a stone’s throw from the shores of Lake Erie at Huron, Ohio, and about 60 miles east of Bowling Green, Ohio, is the home of BGSU Firelands College, a separate college of the Bowling Green State University system. BGSU Firelands has been a regional campus of BGSU since 1968, when the first building (now Foundation Hall) at the Huron location was opened. BGSU Firelands is home to approximately 2,000 students BGSU’s Career Center provides comprehensive career services to its students and alumni including career planning, on- and off-campus student employment, co-op and internships opportunities, and post-graduate and graduate school planning. The Career Center can help students develop career goals, identify academic and experiential program that achieve these goals, and help students gain employment in their chosen field. BGSU is one of only 13 universities in the country offering NCAA division I-A football, division I men’s and women’s basketball, and division I ice hockey.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus History

Bowling Green State was founded in 1910. In 1984 BGSU claimed the national NCAA hockey championship. And the University recently became the first to offer a PhD program in photochemical science.

Bowling Green State University is part of the State Univeristy system of Ohio. It was established as a normal school prior to becoming a college and then a university. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. It is classed as a Doctoral Research University—Intensive by the Carnegie Institute.

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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Academics

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Bowling Green State offers over 200 major programs through its seven colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Education & Human Development, Health & Human Services, Musical Arts, Technology, and the regional Firelands in Huron, Ohio. Students who have enrolled without declaring a major course of study are enrolled in pre-major advising. Regardless of major, BGSU has implemented an academic program to help all students achieve a degree. Both in-class and out-of-class experiences help students become immersed in their fields of study. There is also a significant emphasis on service learning. For more outstanding students, the honors program and honors housing help maintain a focus on academics while establishing a tightly knit community environment.

Bowling Green State University has academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. There are 7 colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, the College of Education & Human Development, The Graduate College, the College of Health & Human Services, the College of Musical Arts, and the College of Technology. The Huron branch campus, known as Firelands, has its own college. Many of the Colleges have additional schools within them.

Bachelor’s degrees are offered in a variety of fields within the various academic colleges. Degrees at the bachelor’s level can be received in a wide range of areas such as African studies, creative writing, environmental science, liberal studies, mathematics, popular culture, art, journalism, business, teacher education, interior design, dance, recreation, nursing, and aviation studies. Traditional professional and humanities degree fields are all represented. Associate degree programs are offered; there are also certificate programs in business management technology and administrative office systems.

Graduate programs are offered in many fields. These include master’s level programs in creative writing, education, popular culture, public health, reading, rehabilitation counseling, applied statistics, communication disorders, French, Theatre, physics, and geology. Doctoral degrees are offered in 16 areas, including history, leadership studies, sociology, photochemical sciences, and theatre. The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is offered through the College of Education.

There are graduate level certificate programs in ethnic studies, gerontology, food and nutrition, women’s studies, organizational change, and quality systems.

An adult learning service program is available through the School of Extended Education for continuing studies and career workshops.

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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Unique Programs

Bowling Green offers an Interior Design major through its School of Family and Consumer Sciences that results in a Bachelor of Science degree. At least 77 hours are required in the specific field of study to achieve this degree, the other hours being general education courses. Graduates go on to create innovative spaces and support productivity and efficiency with their designs.

The College of Education and Human Development offers the Education Foundations an Inquiry program (EDFI). This foundational curriculum supports students who plan to become educators, policy makers, or counselors, allowing them to go on to any profession relating to the education field.

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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Financial Aid

In the 2004-2005 academic year, ninety percent of all incoming freshmen received some form of financial aid, including more than $11 million in scholarships. Students who are National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Finalists, or National Hispanic Scholars and have a minimum 3.3 grade point average qualify for a renewable scholarship equal to 100% the total cost of attendance. The Financial Aid office also provides loans, grants, and federal work study programs, employing approximately 4,500 students each year. Applicants are automatically considered for financial aid if their credentials meet the requirements and if their applications are filled out completely.

Tuition at Bowling Green State University was $8,649 for the 2005-2006 academic year for in-state, undergraduate students attending full-time. Students applying from out of state and graduate students have higher costs. Additional technology fees also apply.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. Work-study programs are also available; about 4500 students work on campus. Students who seek financial aid will need to fill out the Federal Student Financial Aid Form, available on-line. The recommended deadline is as soon as possible after January 1.

Graduate students may also receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships, including a stipend and a waiver of some or all of the tuition and other fees. Graduate students should consult with their individual department about what sort of assistantships or fellowships are available and about the details of the application process.

Special financial aid programs for minority or non-traditional students include tuition and fee scholarships for African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students who meet certain GPA and test score requirements. Students from Michigan and Illinois who meet certain criteria are eligible for reduced out-of-state tuition. Other scholarships based on academic merit and financial need are also available.

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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Students

Bowling Green State is home to over 18,000 students who live on the main campus and offers more than 200 student organizations and clubs, including 38 fraternities and sororities. For active students there are 55 intramural sports. Bowling Green offers a variety of residential learning communities, each with its own interest and themes, including the Arts Village, Health Science Community, Honors Housing, La Comunidad, and Partners in Context and Community. For incoming students, the transition to university life is eased through the Orientation and First Year Programs (OFYP), which include orientation, registration, the University Success Course (UNIV 100), and various welcoming programs.

Student life at Bowling Green State University includes opportunities in a diverse range of activities and organizations. There are residential learning communities available for students who are interested in living with people who share common interest; these include the Arts Village, Honors Housing, Health Sciences, and the La Maison Francaise. There are also student support offices for academic and personal problems, and several program specially designed for first year students.

One part of campus life is a tradition to form a conga line as long as possible; in 1975, there were 3,376 students participating.

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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Traditions

Bowling Green State has one of the most historic and memorable traditions related to its school colors. The Brown and Orange were chosen in 1914, more than 90 years ago. The University’s first President convened a committee to determine the school’s colors, one of the members being a respectable woman wearing brown and orange feathers in her hat. The committee was so taken with the colors that they were convinced they should be included in their choice.

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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Local Community

Bowling Green is home to nearly 30,000 residents, including resident students. It is part of Ohio’s northwest region and is within 20 miles of the city of Toledo and within reasonable distance of Ohio’s other major cities. The town and its people are friendly and warm-hearted. And the local University, combined with the town’s growing population of young people interject a bit of technological interests and active learning.

Bowling Green, Ohio, which has a population of approximately 29,000, including the approximately 20,000 students enrolled at the university. The surrounding environment is rural, although the city of Toledo is about 20 miles north.

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