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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH

Tuition

$14,081

Acceptance

81%

Students

15,268

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Distance from home

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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?

Sticker price$25,865
Net price (after aid)$20,918

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$15,611
$30k – $48k$16,496
$48k – $75k$20,316
$75k – $110k$23,010
$110k+$23,945

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$47,896
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 1.9×

Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants23%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans49%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

63%

Freshman Retention

80%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Online & hybrid options

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Friendly application paths

Transfer-friendlyInternational

Open-access admissions

Most qualified applicants are admitted.

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$14.1k

Out-of-state

$22.1k

below avg

Net price

$20.9k

Pell

23%

Median debt

$25k

Earnings (10y)

$47.9k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (31)

Natural Sciences

Environmental ScienceMathematicsBiologyPhysics

Engineering

Biomedical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical Engineering

Social Sciences

International RelationsEconomics

Communications

JournalismPublic Relations

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Admissions

Acceptance rate

81%

SAT range

1020 - 1230

ACT range

20 - 26

Campus & Student Life

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About Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus located?
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is located in Bowling Green, OH, in the United States.
What type of institution is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public university based in OH. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is approximately 81%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,081 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus reports total enrollment of approximately 15,268 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
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