Bowling Green State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #608 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #212 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #188 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #61 of 1,042 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 166 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 14,783
- Graduates
- 2,811
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.bgsu.edu
Bowling Green State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bowling Green State University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 80% | 82% |
| Applicants | 21,153 | 8,536 | 12,617 |
| Admissions | 17,125 | 6,796 | 10,329 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,500 | 1,413 | 2,087 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 21 | 11 | 10 |
4,920 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,479 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
730 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bowling Green State University are 1000-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,146 or 61%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bowling Green State University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 13260 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1067 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 933 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 892 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 611 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 571 (3%) |
| Asian | 241 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,310
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,960 | $8,418 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,960 | $8,418 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,948 | $14,410 |
| Fee in-district | $2,500 | $1,873 |
| Fee in-state | $2,500 | $1,873 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,500 | $1,873 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,685 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,316 |
| Room charge | $7,908 |
| Meal charge | $5,408 |
Bowling Green State University majors
Bowling Green State University has granted 2,831 bachelor's degrees across 96 programs, 1,078 master's across 55 programs, and 88 doctorate degrees across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bowling Green State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 217 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 121 | 21 | 5 |
| Psychology, General | 125 | 9 | 12 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 139 | ||
| Education, Other | 113 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 108 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 98 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 53 | 39 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 88 | ||
| Accounting | 78 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 78 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 58 | 12 | 5 |
| Finance, General | 72 | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 72 | 1 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 72 | ||
| Assistive & Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering | 71 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 71 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 69 | ||
| Social Work | 48 | 21 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 68 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 66 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 65 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 37 | 26 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 33 | 28 | 1 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 62 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 59 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 48 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 11 | 36 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 33 | 12 | |
| Forensic Chemistry | 45 | ||
| Construction Engineering | 43 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 38 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 38 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 37 | ||
| Criminology | 37 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 37 | ||
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 36 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 23 | 10 | 3 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 35 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 34 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 34 | ||
| Graphic Communications, Other | 33 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 32 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 31 | ||
| Digital Arts | 31 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 29 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 28 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 28 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 28 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 28 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 25 | ||
| Creative Writing | 14 | 10 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 23 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 22 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | ||
| Public Health, General | 20 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 16 | 3 | |
| History, General | 7 | 11 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 17 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 17 | ||
| Advertising | 16 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 16 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | 7 | |
| Environmental Science | 16 | ||
| Graphic Design | 16 | ||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 16 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 16 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 15 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | 9 | |
| Public Administration | 14 | ||
| Applied Statistics, General | 13 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 13 | ||
| Economics, General | 13 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 13 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 12 | ||
| Architecture | 11 | ||
| Fire Services Administration | 11 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 11 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | ||
| Journalism | 11 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 10 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 11 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | 4 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 10 | ||
| Data Science, General | 6 | 4 | |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 10 | ||
| Paleontology | 10 | ||
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 10 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 9 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | 7 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | 5 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 8 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | ||
| Gerontology | 2 | 5 | |
| Neuroscience | 7 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Systems Engineering | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Statistics, General | 5 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | 2 | |
| Applied Economics | 3 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Geography | 3 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 3 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | 2 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 1 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 1 | ||
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Long Term Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,831 | 1,078 | 88 |
Bowling Green State University has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 58% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bowling Green State University is a world-class research university with 25,167 scientific papers published and 639,086 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 267 | 2355 |
| 1994 | 296 | 2501 |
| 1995 | 262 | 2799 |
| 1996 | 322 | 2913 |
| 1997 | 373 | 3212 |
| 1998 | 370 | 3760 |
| 1999 | 358 | 4199 |
| 2000 | 400 | 4875 |
| 2001 | 385 | 5678 |
| 2002 | 463 | 6906 |
| 2003 | 506 | 8134 |
| 2004 | 551 | 8834 |
| 2005 | 591 | 10660 |
| 2006 | 782 | 11816 |
| 2007 | 880 | 13560 |
| 2008 | 768 | 15204 |
| 2009 | 858 | 17977 |
| 2010 | 824 | 19625 |
| 2011 | 815 | 22228 |
| 2012 | 787 | 24315 |
| 2013 | 858 | 26474 |
| 2014 | 872 | 28208 |
| 2015 | 907 | 28251 |
| 2016 | 748 | 27557 |
| 2017 | 882 | 27969 |
| 2018 | 768 | 30361 |
| 2019 | 737 | 33063 |
| 2020 | 779 | 37870 |
| 2021 | 694 | 39036 |
| 2022 | 726 | 36005 |
| 2023 | 727 | 38999 |
| 2024 | 562 | 34974 |
| 2025 | 494 | 30203 |
Bowling Green State University alumni
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Robert Patrick
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Robert Hammond Patrick is an American actor. Known for portraying villains and authority figures, Patrick is a Saturn Award winner with four other nominations.
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James Baldwin
- Occupations
- university teachercivil rights advocatesocial criticnovelistessayist
- Biography
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James Arthur Baldwin was an American writer and civil rights activist who garnered acclaim for his essays, novels, plays, and poems. His 1953 novel Go Tell It on the Mountain has been ranked by Time magazine as one of the top 100 English-language novels. His 1955 essay collection Notes of a Native Son helped establish his reputation as a voice for human equality. His 1965 debate with William Buckley is regarded as one of the most influential debates on race in the United States. Baldwin was an influential public figure and orator, especially during the civil rights movement in the United States.
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Tim Conway
- Occupations
- dancercomediantelevision producervoice actorfilm director
- Biography
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Thomas Daniel "Tim" Conway was an American actor, comedian, writer, and director. Conway is perhaps best known as a regular cast member (1975–1978) on the TV comedy-variety series The Carol Burnett Show where he portrayed his recurrent iconic characters Mister Tudball and the Oldest Man. Conway was known for his physical comedy. Over his career he received numerous accolades, including five Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999 and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Eva Marie Saint
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorstage actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Eva Marie Saint is an American retired actress. In a career spanning more than seven decades, she received an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. As of July 2024, Saint is the oldest-living and earliest-surviving Academy Award winner. She is one of the last living stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
General info
| Alternative names | BGSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 |
| Colors | orange, brown |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,073 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 220 McFall Ctr Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 31,000 |
| Phone | 4183725526 |