Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

Acceptance rate
81%
Average SAT
1,117
ACT midpoint
23
Enrollment
12,812
In-state tuition
$14,460
Out-of-state tuition
$22,448
Avg net price
$24,022
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1000 and 1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 23

Popular programs at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Special Education and Teaching.204
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.128
3Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.127
4Biology, General.121
5Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.118
6Criminal Justice and Corrections.111
7Psychology, General.110
8Education, Other.97
9Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.93
10Marketing.91
11Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.86
12Accounting and Related Services.82
13Air Transportation.79
14Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.76
15Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.72
16Finance and Financial Management Services.65
17Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.59
18Design and Applied Arts.59
19Graphic Communications.58
20Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.56

Showing top 20 of 77 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 81% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

Admitted students at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus typically score between 1000 and 1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is approximately $24,022 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

4-year graduation rate data for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.