Bowling Green, Ohio · Public ·Town
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- Town
- Enrollment
- 12,812 students
- Women / Men
- 56.9% / 43.1%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- SAT (mid 50%)
- 1000–1210
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 19–26
Cost
- Avg net price
- $24,022
- Sticker price
- $33,007
- Tuition (in-state)
- $14,460
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $22,448
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63.7%
- Retention rate
- 81.6%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $47,896
- Median debt
- $25,000 (~$271/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 23.1%
- Take federal loans
- 47.9%
All majors at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
103 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus worth it?
Pay $24,022/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $47,896 ten years out — about 2.0× the annual cost. Value grade: D.
- Avg net price
- $24,022/yr
- Median earnings
- $47,896/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $25,000~$271/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $96,088net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus admits 81% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1000–1210 range on the SAT.
How much does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $24,022. The sticker price before any aid is $33,007, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $96,088.
How much debt do Bowling Green State University-Main Campus graduates have?
Graduates leave Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a median federal student loan balance of $25,000, which works out to about $271 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 47.9% of students take federal loans.
Is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus graduates earn a median of $47,896 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.0× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Bowling Green State University-Main Campus a value grade of D.
What SAT score do you need for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Admitted students score 1000–1210 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.
What is the graduation rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
63.7% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 81.6%.
What are the most popular majors at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
103 programs are listed in federal data; 95 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is Business Administration, Management and Operations (8.5%), followed by Special Education and Teaching (5.4%).
What percent of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus students receive financial aid?
23.1% of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 47.9% take federal student loans.
You might also consider
Similar colleges to Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Same state, similar type and ROI grade — explore alternatives.
D 
C