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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
81%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
12,812
Students
Verified May 2026
17:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
63%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About BGSU

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
81.0%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$22,448/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
12,812
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
17:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1117
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
500 - 610
SAT Math (25th-75th)
500 - 600
ACT (midpoint)
23
ACT (25th-75th)
19 - 26

Outcomes

Freshman retention
82%
Graduation rate (6yr)
63%
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,896

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$237M
Avg net price (after aid)
$24,022/yr

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