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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH
3.0Good
81%
Open Admissions
62%
Graduation
About Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public four-year institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio. With an enrollment of approximately 12,255 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 81%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 62%. Graduates earn a median salary of $47,896 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $20,918 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
81%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
62%
Enrollment
12,255
Total students
Median Earnings
$47,896
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$14,081
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,070
Per year
Average Net Price
$20,918
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1010–1220
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
20 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1010
Median
1115
75th
1220
4001600
SAT Math
25th
510
Median
555
75th
610
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
23
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$22,070/yr
In-State Tuition$14,081/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$20,918/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$83,672
10-Year Earnings
$478,960
ROI Multiple
5.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Student Outcomes
62%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$48k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
12,255
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
