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Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
BOWLING GREEN, OH . 4 Year 3.7
#544 in Best Colleges in America
200 UNIVERSITY HALL BOWLING GREEN, OH 43403

Overview

Bowling Green State University is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, and was founded in 1910 as a teacher training institution. Currently, BGSU offers over 200 undergraduate programs across fields such as business, education, health, humanities, arts, and technology, as well as master's and doctoral programs. The campus spans 1,338 acres and features state-of-the-art learning facilities, including a robotics laboratory and a nursing simulation center. The university places a strong emphasis on internships and career development, offering the “Falcon Internship Guarantee” program to ensure students secure internship opportunities. Additionally, BGSU's “Life Design” program aims to help students connect their academic studies with their career goals, fostering well-rounded development. The university's athletic teams, the “Falcons,” compete in NCAA Division I competitions and have achieved outstanding performance in ice hockey and other sports.

Rankings

  • 49

    #49 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • 5

    #5 in Top Public Universities in Ohio

  • 50

    #50 in Best Colleges for Education in America

  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 49 of 454
  • Best Colleges for Education in America 50 of 972
  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 69 of 689

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • A Campus
  • A Athletics
  • A+Party Scene
  • B+Professors
  • A Location
  • B+Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • AStudent Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Special Education and Teaching
    256 Graduates
  • Education
    200 Graduates
  • Psychology
    127 Graduates
  • Biology
    117 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    110 Graduates
  • Nursing
    94 Graduates
  • Marketing
    88 Graduates
  • Accounting
    82 Graduates
  • Rhetoric and Composition
    81 Graduates
  • English and Speech Teacher Education
    79 Graduates

Admissions

  • March 1
    Application Deadline
  • 79%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $45
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1020-1210
  • ACT Range
    20-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,888
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    62%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    11,915 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    2,550
  • Undergrads Over 25
    7%
  • Pell Grant
    26%
  • Varsity Athletes
    4%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Mid-American Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS

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