C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
4-Year
Public
📍 Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
17,027
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
81%
Acceptance Rate
$20,987
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$47,896
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,281
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
63.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,117
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
23.1%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 52% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $67,949 | $93,626 | -14% | #158 of 189 | #130 | $26,637 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $65,996 | $89,514 | +-0% | #18 of 33 | #14 | $25,500 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $58,773 | $86,245 | +14% | #5 of 27 | #5 | $25,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $65,280 | $84,838 | +2% | #78 of 166 | #60 | $20,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | $60,359 | $84,273 | -1% | #73 of 148 | #50 | $25,000 |
| Construction Engineering | $69,146 | $82,365 | -15% | #11 of 13 | #11 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,807 | $79,291 | +16% | #151 of 1176 | #90 | $23,738 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,261 | $78,798 | -11% | #771 of 966 | #660 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,838 | $77,880 | +2% | #298 of 796 | #229 | $21,211 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $53,707 | $76,659 | -8% | #235 of 452 | #189 | $23,250 |
| Air Transportation | $33,172 | $75,845 | -12% | #39 of 52 | #34 | $21,500 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $66,669 | $75,677 | -7% | #11 of 15 | #8 | $17,321 |
| Economics | $52,864 | $74,844 | -9% | #229 of 368 | #167 | $23,625 |
| Mathematics | $46,678 | $74,705 | +7% | #117 of 309 | #81 | $20,621 |
| International Business | $53,188 | $74,183 | +1% | #53 of 115 | #40 | $26,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $62,869 | $73,290 | -4% | #55 of 93 | #38 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $42,296 | $70,583 | +11% | #40 of 178 | #26 | $22,519 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $53,257 | $70,493 | -24% | #380 of 459 | #347 | $31,000 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | — | $69,239 | -1% | #21 of 37 | #18 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $34,040 | $66,280 | -3% | #27 of 61 | #21 | $22,250 |
| Marketing | $47,272 | $65,926 | -5% | #275 of 516 | #206 | $23,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,655 | $61,483 | +5% | #120 of 275 | #99 | $25,498 |
| Chemistry | $43,840 | $60,065 | -8% | #159 of 209 | #139 | $24,250 |
| Environmental Design | $43,843 | $59,873 | +4% | #4 of 12 | #3 | $25,072 |
| Business/Commerce | $46,018 | $59,221 | -13% | #211 of 271 | #186 | $23,111 |
| Political Science and Government | $37,329 | $58,254 | -8% | #372 of 565 | #251 | $23,760 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $57,196 | -3% | #129 of 215 | #96 | $23,251 |
| Public Health | $47,019 | $56,114 | -5% | #118 of 215 | #86 | $23,250 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $29,896 | $54,796 | -2% | #43 of 70 | #33 | $25,856 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $35,810 | $54,424 | -11% | #98 of 156 | #82 | $26,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,645 | $54,274 | +5% | #131 of 299 | #104 | $27,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $32,709 | $53,809 | +6% | #21 of 63 | #12 | $26,000 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $24,596 | $53,620 | -5% | #15 of 29 | #12 | $25,834 |
| Interior Architecture | $40,669 | $53,592 | -11% | #14 of 17 | #13 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $31,919 | $52,818 | -3% | #323 of 610 | #242 | $25,000 |
| Graphic Communications | $38,489 | $52,388 | +21% | #15 of 59 | #11 | $26,338 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,468 | $52,068 | -6% | #437 of 660 | #342 | $25,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $29,405 | $51,758 | +2% | #63 of 158 | #45 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $51,385 | -27% | #233 of 253 | #211 | — |
| Social Work | $40,959 | $51,267 | -1% | #221 of 420 | #161 | $27,000 |
| History | $30,226 | $50,693 | +0% | #228 of 459 | #133 | $25,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $31,218 | $50,120 | +3% | #59 of 137 | #52 | $26,000 |
| Gerontology | $33,497 | $50,070 | -7% | #5 of 6 | #5 | $26,899 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $29,013 | $49,925 | -17% | #65 of 87 | #57 | $24,250 |
| Journalism | $41,159 | $48,803 | -13% | #146 of 187 | #124 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,509 | $47,937 | -7% | #256 of 345 | #217 | $26,994 |
| Biology | $30,861 | $47,131 | -18% | #756 of 841 | #717 | $24,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $18,819 | $46,944 | +13% | #18 of 68 | #10 | $26,869 |
| Psychology | $28,007 | $46,481 | -8% | #729 of 1027 | #576 | $23,739 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $46,341 | -17% | #180 of 207 | #160 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Room | $7,760 | |
| Board | $5,224 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $31,699 | $39,688 |
Financial Aid
98%
Receive Any Aid
28%
Receive Pell Grants
62%
Take Out Loans
$20,987
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $15,611 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,496 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,316 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,010 |
| $110,001+ | $23,945 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
218 grads/yr
Psychology, General
149 grads/yr
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
148 grads/yr
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
139 grads/yr
Education, Other
113 grads/yr
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
109 grads/yr
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering
102 grads/yr
Engineering/Industrial Management
101 grads/yr
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
98 grads/yr
Finance, General
96 grads/yr
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
91 grads/yr
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
88 grads/yr
Curriculum and Instruction
88 grads/yr
Accounting
82 grads/yr
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
79 grads/yr
Business Administration and Management, General
79 grads/yr
Reading Teacher Education
74 grads/yr
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
72 grads/yr
Social Work
70 grads/yr
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
69 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's top programs commonly pursue.
Managers, all other
$137k/yr
1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr
55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr
5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr
76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr
52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr
40,600 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr
104,300 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr
63,700 jobs
Student Demographics
17,027
Total Students
57%
Women
84%
Traditional Age (18-24)
3%
Off-Campus Renters
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
5%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or More
4%
Non-Resident
5%
🏠 Living Arrangements
On Campus
86%
Off-Campus (Renters)
3%
With Family
11%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~443 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
59%
Hybrid (Some Online)
27%
Fully Online
14%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
84%
25-64 (Adult)
6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 81%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Tuition at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is
$11,010 for in-state students
and $18,998 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $20,987.
What is the graduation rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
The graduation rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 63%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus a good school?
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has a total enrollment of 17,027 students.
Most students (84%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Yes! Approximately 3% of students at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 443 students who need rental housing near campus.
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