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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

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

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

Top 67% in Earnings

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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Campus Location

Bowling Green, Ohio

Bowling Green, OH 43403

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 80.6%.