Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University

At Bowling Green State University, you can expect more than a degree. BGSU offers the ultimate college experience, preparing you to graduate both career-ready and life-ready. The BGSU Promise is our commitment that your college experience here will be worthwhile.

•   Falcon Tuition Guarantee 
•   Life Design – an educational experience unique to BGSU
•   FLY program – for students with learning differences 
•   400+ student organizations 
•   Guaranteed internship opportunities
•   Affordable study abroad opportunities
•   Research/field experience as early as the first year

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Forensics
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Students who have taken college work before high school graduation, through programs such as College Credit Plus (CCP) or other post-secondary enrollment options, are first-year students. First-year students also include those who have taken a gap year(s) and have attempted less than 12 college-level hours after high school graduation (or equivalent). Students who have attempted 12 or more college-level hours after high school graduation (or equivalent) are transfer students.

Additional Information

As a BGSU student, you’ll find community with more than 400 student organizations dedicated to everything from entrepreneurship to photography to scuba diving and more. Take advantage of guaranteed internship opportunities; affordable, once-in-a-lifetime study abroad opportunities; and research experience as early as your first year.
•    Comprehensive review of admission application for scholarship consideration
•    20,000 students from every U.S. state and 70+ countries
•    200+ majors and programs
•    Average class size of 24 students
•    Competitive club sport opportunities to continue your high school athletic career
•    97% of graduates report being employed, in graduate school or starting a business within six months of graduating
•    Honors College with average GPA of 4.05 and 28 ACT

Visit us

One of the best ways to find your college fit is to visit. We offer a robust on-campus experience with various opportunities to engage with us throughout your college search journey. Schedule a visit to Bowling Green State University today. We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to our beautiful campus.

BGSU feels like home. With a promise to provide an education of value in one of America’s best college towns, it's no wonder BGSU is ranked as the No. 1 university in the Midwest students say they would choose again.

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Admissions office

Visit us

School location
Address

BGSU Office of Admissions, 200 University Hall
Bowling Green, OH 43403, United States of America

Phone number

(419) 372-2478

Region

Midwest

Midwest