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Bowling Green State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Bowling Green State University admits about 81% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1000–1210 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 19–25 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 81%
SAT range 1000-1210
Net price $21,453
Graduation rate 66.3%

Bowling Green State University At a Glance

LocationBowling Green, Ohio
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment12,812
Acceptance Rate81%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)500-610
SAT Range (Math)500-600
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1000-1210
Average SAT (Combined)1117
ACT Range19-26
Average Net Price$21,453/yr
Tuition (In-State)$14,892/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$22,880/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate66.3%
Full-Time Retention Rate81.6%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$52,269
Median Debt at Completion$23,250

How Bowling Green State University Compares

Bowling Green State University is more selective than about 45% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 12,812 students, it is larger than about 38% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowling Green State University's acceptance rate?

Bowling Green State University's acceptance rate is about 81%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Bowling Green State University?

Admitted students at Bowling Green State University typically report a combined SAT score between 1000 and 1210 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Bowling Green State University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Bowling Green State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Bowling Green State University?

The average net price reported for Bowling Green State University is $21,453 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Bowling Green State University's official site.