Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public university located in Bowling Green, OH, serving approximately 12,255 students. It has an acceptance rate of 81%.
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Tuition
$14,081
Acceptance
80.61%
Students
15,268
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,081
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,070
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,784
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,610
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
63%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
80.61%
SAT range
1020 - 1230
ACT range
20 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
15,268
Undergrads
12,255
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
142
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
40
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.65
Property Rate / 1,000
1.88
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Bowling Green
Violent Rate / 100k
194
Property Rate / 100k
1,058
Location
Institution does not report this
Bowling Green, OH 43403