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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public university in a town near a city with 14,014 students and a 81% acceptance rate.

Bowling Green, Ohio · Public · Town, near a city · 14,014 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · MAC

Admission rate

81%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,117

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$24,022

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

64%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

80%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,896

10 years after entry

Students

14,014

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		February 18, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		March 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: bgsu.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$18,396
$30,001–48,000$18,547
$48,001–75,000$21,820
$75,001–110,000$25,741
Over $110,000$27,414

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreBowling Green State University-Main Campus courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 13105 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1310 MATH 23205 + 5
Biology3BIOL 10404 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1230 CHEM 12405 credits
Physics 13PHYS 20105 credits
English Language and Composition3WRIT 11103 credits
English Literature and Composition3
WRIT 1110 (ENG 1500 will be awarded if WRIT 1110…WRIT 1110 (ENG 1500 will be awarded if WRIT 1110 is awarded for English Language AP)
3 credits
Psychology3PSYC 10103 credits
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 13105 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1310 MATH 23205 + 5
Biology3BIOL 10404 credits
Biology4BIOL 2040 BIOL 20504 + 4
Chemistry3CHEM 1230 CHEM 12405 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 1230 CHEM 1240 CHEM 1270 CHEM 12805 + 4 + 1
Physics 13PHYS 20105 credits
English Language and Composition3WRIT 11103 credits
English Literature and Composition3
WRIT 1110 (ENG 1500 will be awarded if WRIT 1110…WRIT 1110 (ENG 1500 will be awarded if WRIT 1110 is awarded for English Language AP)
3 credits
Psychology3PSYC 10103 credits
Statistics3MATH 11503 credits
Computer Science A3CS 10103 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 20303 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 20203 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1510 HIST 15203 + 3
Environmental Science3BIOL 10103 credits
Physics 23PHYS 20205 credits
European History3HIST 15203 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 23003 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1010 SPAN 10204 + 4
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1010 SPAN 1020 SPAN 20104 + 4 + 3
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 1010 SPAN 1020 SPAN 2010 SPAN 20204 + 4 + 3 + 3
Computer Science Principles3CS 10503 credits
Art History3ARTH 14503 credits
Music Theory3MUCT 11003 credits
Music Theory4MUCT 15102 credits
Music Theory5MUCT 1410 MUCT 15102 + 2
2-D Art and Design3ART 10203 credits
3-D Art and Design3ART 11203 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 1010 CHIN 10204 + 4
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 1010 CHIN 1020 CHIN 20104 + 4 + 4
Chinese Language and Culture5CHIN 1010 CHIN 1020 CHIN 2010 CHIN 20204 + 4 + 4 + 4
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS 17103 credits
Computer Science AB3CS 10103 credits
Drawing3ART 10303 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 1010 FREN 10204 + 4
French Language and Culture4FREN 1010 FREN 1020 FREN 20104 + 4 + 3
French Language and Culture5FREN 1010 FREN 1020 FREN 2010 FREN 20204 + 4 + 3 + 3
French Literature3FREN 1010 FREN 1020 FREN 20104 + 4 + 3
French Literature4FREN 1010 FREN 1020 FREN 2010 FREN 20204 + 4 + 3 + 3
German Language and Culture3GERM 1010 GERM 10204 + 4
German Language and Culture4GERM 1010 GERM 1020 GERM 20104 + 4 + 3
German Language and Culture5GERM 1010 GERM 1020 GERM 2010 GERM 20204 + 4 + 3 + 3
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 1010 ITAL 10204 + 4
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 1010 ITAL 1020 ITAL 20104 + 4 + 3
Italian Language and Culture5ITAL 1010 ITAL 1020 ITAL 2010 ITAL 20204 + 4 + 3 + 3
Japanese Language and Culture3JAPN 1010 JAPN 10204 + 4
Japanese Language and Culture4JAPN 1010 JAPN 1020 JAPN 20104 + 4 + 4
Japanese Language and Culture5JAPN 1010 JAPN 1020 JAPN 2010 JAPN 20204 + 4 + 4 + 4
Latin3LAT 1010 LAT 10204 + 4
Latin4LAT 1010 LAT 1020 LAT 20104 + 4 + 3
Latin5LAT 1010 LAT 1020 LAT 2010 LAT 20204 + 4 + 3 + 3
Physics B3PHYS 2010 PHYS 20205 + 5
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 21205 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 21105 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 1010 SPAN 1020 SPAN 20104 + 4 + 3
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN 1010 SPAN 1020 SPAN 2010 SPAN 20204 + 4 + 3 + 3
Subject AreaCredit ReceivedSemester Credit Hours
U.S. Government and Politics3POLS 11003 credits
U.S. History3HIST 1250 HIST 12603 + 3

Source: catalog.bgsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs139
Psychology125
Biology/Biological Sciences121
Education, Other113
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies108
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse98
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other88
Accounting78
Show the other 88 majors
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management78
Marketing/Marketing Management72
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels72
Finance72
Human Development and Family Studies69
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other68
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management66
Rhetoric and Composition65
Exercise Science and Kinesiology62
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology59
Business Administration and Management58
Engineering/Industrial Management53
Fine/Studio Arts48
Social Work48
Forensic Chemistry45
Construction Engineering43
Special Education and Teaching38
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia38
Business/Commerce37
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies37
Computer Software Engineering37
Environmental Design/Architecture36
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching35
Information Science/Studies34
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies34
Graphic Communications, Other33
Communication Sciences and Disorders33
Digital Arts31
Film/Cinema/Media Studies28
Fashion/Apparel Design28
Music Teacher Education28
Mathematics23
Political Science and Government22
Public Health20
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts19
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other17
Interior Architecture17
Environmental Science16
Advertising16
Graphic Design16
Health/Health Care Administration/Management16
Management Information Systems and Services, Other16
Creative Writing14
Computer Engineering13
Economics13
Journalism11
Public Relations/Image Management11
International/Globalization Studies11
Fire Services Administration11
Music Performance11
International Business/Trade/Commerce11
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations11
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics10
Paleontology10
Sociology10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching9
English Language and Literature9
Computer and Information Sciences8
Asian Studies/Civilization8
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy8
History7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist7
Neuroscience7
Spanish Language and Literature7
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5
Physics5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation5
Microbiology4
Philosophy4
Women's Studies3
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education3
Applied Economics3
Geography3
Music3
Jazz/Jazz Studies3
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other3
Foreign Language Teacher Education2
German Language and Literature2
Gerontology2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2
Geology/Earth Science2
Long Term Care Administration/Management1
Music Theory and Composition1
Music History, Literature, and Theory1
Nutrition Sciences1
French Language and Literature1
Broadcast Journalism1
American/United States Studies/Civilization1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), nwocru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, near a city

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Toledo, OH

601,396 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express (TOL)

Nearest hub airport

Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.0 of 20

Elevation

693 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

19°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

21.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

16 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$890 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division I, similar size