Overview

Bowling Green State University is a University institution located in Bowling Green, OH, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 200 University Hall
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH  43403-0085
United States

Contact Ms. Erin Heilmeier
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: esmall@bgsu.edu
Phone: 419-372-2478
Fax: 419-372-6955

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Design/architecture
Interior Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
European Studies/civilization
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Latin American Studies
Russian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Microbiology, General
Neuroscience
Parasitology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Executive Assistant/executive Secretary
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Labor And Industrial Relations
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems And Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing Research
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Office Management And Supervision
Operations Management And Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Real Estate
Retailing And Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Tourism Promotion Operations
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling And Personnel Services
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/school Counseling And Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational/instructional Technology
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Sales And Marketing Operations/marketing And Distribution Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Special Education And Teaching, Other
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Construction Engineering
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautical/aerospace Engineering Technology/technician
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Engineering/industrial Management
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Quality Control Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Child Development
Family And Community Services
Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services, Other
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Family Systems
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, And Related Services, Other
Work And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Dietetics/dietitian
Environmental Health
Health And Wellness, General
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management
Long Term Care Administration/management
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/counselor
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Philosophy, Politics, And Economics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Natural Resources And Conservation, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/manager
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Geochemistry
Geology/earth Science, General
Geophysics And Seismology
Paleontology
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Economics
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Commercial And Advertising Art
Crafts/craft Design, Folk Art And Artisanry
Dance, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Fashion/apparel Design
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Jewelry Arts
Keyboard Instruments
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Musicology And Ethnomusicology
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18,629

Applied

15,016

Accepted

14,014

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,153

Females Applied

9,073

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,476

Males Applied

5,943

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

45

Application Fee

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Https://www.bgsu.edu/admissions/apply-now/freshmen.html

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	July 15th	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	October 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	551	490	600
SAT Math	545	500	600
ACT Composite	22	20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

13,926

In-state

18,998

Out-of-state

13,926

In-district

Fees

2,380

Full-time student fees

11,784

Room & board

7,908

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

15,620

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,256

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,056

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,035

Avg. Loan Aid

5,761

Avg. Grant Aid

9,624

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

79%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

14,014

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.15%
Black or African American	6.54%
White or Caucasian	79.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	1.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.58%
Other	2.36%

Gender

Male (43.43%)

Female (56.57%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	40%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Fest, Homecoming and Fall Welcome

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Veterans of America, Student IMPACT, Nontraditional Student Organization, Scuba Diving Club and Women in Business Leadership

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 1
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No

Faculty

1,106

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 737

Part-time - 369

Male - 528

Female - 578