Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, Ohio · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$41,281
Acceptance Rate
81%
Graduation Rate
62%
Annual Tuition
$14,081
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus earn a median of $47,896 ten years after entry — 12% below the national median. Acceptance rate 80.6%, average SAT score 1117, in-state tuition $14,081.
At a Glance
Total Students
12,255
Retention Rate
80%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
49%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,117
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
500–610
SAT Math (middle 50%)
500–600
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
19–26
Institution Overview
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 80.6%. The university enrolls 12,255 students. The average in-state tuition is $14,081. About 48.8% of students receive financial aid.
The university's graduation rate is 62.1%, with a retention rate of 79.9%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $40,263. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $41,281, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $47,896. The median debt for students is $25,000.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$40k
1 YEAR
$41k
5 YEARS
$48k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Bowling Green State University alumni have median earnings of $40,263. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $41,281. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $47,896. The median debt for graduates is $25,000. Nearly half of the students, 48.8%, receive financial aid.
Bowling Green State University has an 80.6% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 62.1%, and the retention rate is 79.9%. The annual in-state tuition is $14,081. The total student population is 12,255.
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