Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Admission
Application Fee
$45
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
80.61%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.74%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,937
SAT Scores
1,110
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 17,447 students have applied and 13,723 students have allowed to admit to Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 78.66%). BGSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.40 % where 2,937 students have finally enrolled out of 13,723 admitted students.
BGSU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Akron Main Campus and Ohio University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.72%).
BGSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 19.02%).
How to Apply to Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply BGSU. BGSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | choose.bgsu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.bgsu.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.bgsu.edu/financial-aid.html |
| Net Price Calculator | www.bgsu.edu/bursar/calculate-your-cost-of-attendance.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.bgsu.edu/nontraditional-and-military-students/veterans.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.bgsu.edu/accessibility-services.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at BGSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 1,110 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,135). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 1,110 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,135 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 568 students submitted SAT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,110 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 990 | 1,100 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 2,126 students submitted ACT scores (72% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 25 |
BGSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |