Outcomes at BGSU
Graduation Rate
61.42%
Transfer-out Rate
23.95%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 61.42% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. 2,144 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,491 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 53.33%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.95% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The retention rate (full-time students) is 77% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Bowling Green State University-Main Campus and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. 2,144 students have completed and 836 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 38 students still enrolled and 473 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,491 | 3,491 |
| Completers | 2,144 (61.42%) | 2,144 |
| Transfer-out | 836 (23.95%) | 836 |
| Still Enrolled | 38 (1.09%) | 38 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 473 (13.55%) | 473 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,635 students have completed in 4 years and additional 392 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,635 (46.83%) |
550 (37.83%) |
1,085 (53.26%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 392 (11.23%) |
221 (15.20%) |
171 (8.39%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 75 (2.15%) |
44 (3.03%) |
31 (1.52%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61.42% (2,144/3,491) | 57.29% (833/1,454) | 64.36% (1,311/2,037) |
| Asian | 75.86% (22/29) | 72.73% (8/11) | 77.78% (14/18) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 43.43% (142/327) | 39.01% (55/141) | 46.77% (87/186) |
| Hispanic | 51.16% (88/172) | 44.12% (30/68) | 55.77% (58/104) |
| White | 64.87% (1,760/2,713) | 60.65% (689/1,136) | 67.91% (1,071/1,577) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (2/4) | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Two or More Race | 45.11% (60/133) | 36.36% (16/44) | 49.44% (44/89) |
| Unknown | 61.19% (41/67) | 61.76% (21/34) | 60.61% (20/33) |