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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OHPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 81% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in the town setting of Bowling Green, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.8K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
81% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
81%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,176
Earnings 5yr: $113,316
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,170
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,626
Earnings 5yr: $84,600
Debt: $27,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,989
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,514
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,404
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,245
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,838
Earnings 5yr: $85,566
Debt: $20,000
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,273
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,564
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,522
Earnings 5yr: $91,869
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,365
Earnings 5yr: $90,467
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,291
Earnings 5yr: $78,492
Debt: $25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,798
Earnings 5yr: $70,334
Debt: $25,848
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,182
Earnings 5yr: $75,554
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,880
Earnings 5yr: $74,461
Debt: $22,251
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,659
Earnings 5yr: $76,229
Debt: $25,000
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,845
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,844
Earnings 5yr: $67,556
Debt: $23,625
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,705
Earnings 5yr: $61,120
Debt: $24,000
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,183
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,290
Earnings 5yr: $69,623
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$24,022
In-State Tuition$14,460
Out-of-State Tuition$22,448
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
23%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$41,281
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,896
Completion Signals
64%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$73,066
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