About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Erica Mills
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Address
200 University Hall
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Phone
419-372-9872
Email
millsel@bgsu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Bowen Thompson Student Union
Stroh Center
The Maurer Center
Student Recreation Center
Jerome Library
Stroh Center
The Maurer Center
Student Recreation Center
Jerome Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Campus Pollyeyes
Finers Records
Grounds for Thought
The Slippery Elm Trail
Finers Records
Grounds for Thought
The Slippery Elm Trail
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: http://www.bgsu.edu/admissions/visit-bgsu.html
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: http://www.bgsu.edu/admissions/visit-bgsu.html
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
The Go BG! Admissions Information Session is offered virtually. Students can register at bgsu.edu/virtual. In-person visit opportunities to attend a Go BG! Admissions Information Session through 2020 and 2021 will be offered dependent on CDC guidelines. For more information about possible in-person visit opportunities, head to bgsu.edu/visit.
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
To arrange a visit with a coach, prospective students would need to contact the specific sports coach. Below is a link to the BGSU Athletic Staff contact information. https://bgsufalcons.com/staff.aspx?
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
BGSU Shuttle Services: https://www.bgsu.edu/parking-services/shuttle-services.html
BGSU has an airport on main campus, Wood County Regional Airport, which is utilized primarily for our Aviation majors.
BGSU Detroit Airport Shuttle
The Toledo Express Airport is located approximately 20-30 minutes from BGSU.
The Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is another main airport located a little over one hour north of Bowling Green, Ohio.
Driving Instructions to Campus
http://www.bgsu.edu/admissions/visit-bgsu/directions.html
Local Accommodations
https://www.bgsu.edu/admissions/visit-bgsu/accommodations.html
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 18,295
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average HS GPA: 3.60
GPA Breakdown
23%
4.0
21%
3.75 - 3.99
17%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 610
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Regular — July 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17.6:1
Total Faculty
1,064
with Terminal Degree
666
545
Women
519
Men
189
Minority
17
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
66%
Graduate in 5 years
86%
Graduate in 6 years
61%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Environmental Design/Architecture.
Interior Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
European Studies/Civilization.
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Russian Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology.
Microbiology, General.
Neuroscience.
Parasitology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary.
Fashion Merchandising.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Insurance.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Labor and Industrial Relations.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems and Services, Other.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing Research.
Marketing, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Office Management and Supervision.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
Real Estate.
Retailing and Retail Operations.
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
Tourism and Travel Services Management.
Tourism Promotion Operations.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Broadcast Journalism.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism, Other.
Journalism.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Graphic Communications, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Computer Teacher Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Education, General.
Education, Other.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Special Education and Teaching, Other.
Speech Teacher Education.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
Technical Teacher Education.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology.
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
Quality Control Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Construction Engineering.
Operations Research.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textiles, General.
Child Development.
Family and Community Services.
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Family Systems.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Environmental Health.
Health and Wellness, General.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Long Term Care Administration/Management.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Fire Services Administration.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Gerontology.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Nutrition Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other.
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Forensic Chemistry.
Geochemistry.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Geophysics and Seismology.
Paleontology.
Physical Sciences, Other.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Applied Economics.
Economics, General.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Religious/Sacred Music.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.
Dance, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Digital Arts.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drawing.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Keyboard Instruments.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
Painting.
Photography.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Leon Bibb
Emmy Award-winning Cleveland newscaster
Bernie Casey
artist/actor & former football player for the LA Rams & San Francisco 49ers
Tim Conway
comedian and Emmy Award winner
Anthony Doerr
prize-winning author
Steve Hartman
award-winning CBS News reporter
Jennifer Higdon
Grammy Award-winning composer
Betty D. Montgomery
first woman to be elected attorney general and auditor of the state of Ohio
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
66%
Graduate in 5 years
86%
Graduate in 6 years
61%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,761
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,176
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,089
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
71%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$30,581
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,075
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$9,653
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,641
Required Fees
$2,094
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$690
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,602
Transportation for Commuters
$1,860
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,974
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
14,465
Foreign Countries Represented
93
Demographics
1.20%
Asian
7.32%
Black
4.48%
Hispanic
79.98%
Caucasian
2.38%
Unknown
1.10%
International
56% female
44% male
11% are out of state
82% are full time
18% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
33%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
85%
Campus Environment
Suburban
92/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Other
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
https://www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/BGSU/disability-services/documents/DisabilityVerificationForm.pdfDocumentation Required for ADHD
https://www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/BGSU/disability-services/documents/DisabilityVerificationForm.pdfSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
366
Number of Honor Societies
11
Number of Social Sororities
17
Number of Religious Organizations
14
9% join a fraternity
10% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
11% participate in intramural sports
3% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Falcons)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Women's Sports (Falcons)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
99/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
94%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple and Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
