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About Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University is a public, state university in the town of Bowling Green, Ohio. Bowling Green State University was founded in 1910. The college enrolls around 17,645 students a year, including 14,465 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Bowling Green State University
It is moderately difficult to get into Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green State University admitted 79% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 17,447 applications received in 2022, 13,723 students were offered admission.
| Bowling Green State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 79% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 18% |
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Bowling Green State University is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, near Toledo.
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College Info
Bowling Green State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jul 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Bowling Green State University is Jul 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Bowling Green State University is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Bowling Green State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
980 - 1165
Math SAT Range
500 - 600
Reading SAT Range
490 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1165 and Above
Good
980 to 1165
Avg
980 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Bowling Green State University students is 1087. Applicants with SAT scores of 1165 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Bowling Green State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 980 to 1165 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 980 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Bowling Green State University.
Bowling Green State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$25,213
In State$33,202
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,455
$19,444
Fees
$2,094
$2,094
Housing
$10,974
$10,974
Books
$690
$690
Student Life
Wondering what life at Bowling Green State University is like? There are approximately 17,645 students enrolled at Bowling Green State University, including 14,465 undergraduate students and 3,180 graduate students. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 89% percent are from OH and 11% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time16%
Part Time89%
In State11%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
17,645
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
79%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$13,549
Out-of-State
$21,538
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 15
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