Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, Ohio
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1910Town near a citySEVP certified
About
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The 1,338-acre (541.5 ha) main academic and residential campus is 15 miles (24 km) south of Toledo, Ohio. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 as a normal school, specializing in teacher training and education. The university has developed from a small rural normal school into a comprehensive public research university. It is a part of the University System of Ohio and is currently classified as R2: Doctoral Universities with high research activity. In 2019, Bowling Green offered over 200 undergraduate programs, as well as master's and doctoral degrees through eight academic colleges.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$22,880
- Estimated total for international students
- US$39,662
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$14,892
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$31,674
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,812
- Graduate students
- 2,811
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 500–610 · Maths 500–600
- ACT
- 19–26
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$52,269
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (212)
Bachelor's degrees78 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction EngineeringCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental DesignEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGerontologyGraphic CommunicationsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInterior ArchitectureInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhilosophy, Politics, and EconomicsPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees47 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied StatisticsArchitectureArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering-Related FieldsFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGerontologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees16 subjects
Area StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesData ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralMathematicsMusicPhilosophy and Religious Studies, OtherPsychology, GeneralSociologyStatistics
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees14 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansCriminal Justice and CorrectionsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherGraphic CommunicationsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Undergraduate certificates13 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCurriculum and InstructionEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Post-baccalaureate certificates26 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringConstruction EngineeringCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering-Related FieldsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryMusicNutrition SciencesPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Graduate certificates17 subjects
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringConstruction EngineeringDesign and Applied ArtsEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering-Related FieldsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryMusicNutrition SciencesPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.