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Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University
200 University Hall
Bowling Green, OH 43403

Official telephone: (419) 372-2531
Fax number: (419) 372-6955
Website: www.bgsu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $45
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.7
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 56%
Average SAT I: 542 verbal, 544 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1020 - 1230
Average ACT: 20 English, 21 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 18%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 68%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 18,629
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 15,016
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 11%
Admission may be deferred: no

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