Bowling Green, Ohio · ★ 3.5 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States, established in 1910 as a normal school focused on teacher training and education. It is part of the University System of Ohio and is classified as an R2 doctoral university with high research activity. The university offers more than 200 undergraduate programs and master’s and doctoral degrees through eight academic colleges, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Bowling Green Falcons.
National rank
Ranked #269 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1587 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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220 McFall Ctr, Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1020–1230
SAT ERW: 510–620
SAT math: 510–610
ACT composite: 20–26
Total: 17,027
Undergrad: 14,014
Undergrad full-time: 11,613
Graduate: 3,013
Part-time: 3,904
In-state
Tuition: $14,081
Total cost on campus: $31,699
Out-of-state
Tuition: $22,070
Total cost on campus: $39,688
Room & board: $11,784
Books & supplies: $640
Receive aid: 98%
Avg grant aid: $8,795
Pell grant recipients: 28%
Rent: $756 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.32 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.29
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.