Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,776

13.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,684

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.28%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.7%

18,295 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

17,645

75.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.9%

2,040 Graduates

About

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Wood County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus were Education of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs (150 degrees awarded), General Psychology (127 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (117 degrees).

In 2021, 4,492 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. 60.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,615 degrees), 14.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (257 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is $10,776, which is $−18,216 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is $10,776, which is $−18,216 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,684.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Bowling Green State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,776

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus was $10,776. The cost of tuition at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is $−18,216 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,684

2021 Value

5.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,684. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus grew by 5.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,303

Room and Board

$728

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus was of $9,303 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 10.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $728. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.138% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.94% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.28%

2019 Default Rate

102

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus was 2.28%, which represents 102 out of the 4475 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus received 18,295 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.5% annual growth. Out of those 18,295 applicants, 14,404 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.7% acceptance rate.

There were 17,645 students enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in 2021. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 19.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

14,404

Accepted Out of 18,295

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus was 78.7% (14,404 admissions from 18,295 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.5%, while admissions grew by 10.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2021)

464

Scores Submitted (2021)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 17,645 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 13,316 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,329. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.3% White, 6.61% Black or African American, 4.47% Hispanic or Latino, 3.29% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.051% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by White Male (34.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.96%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.3%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,645 students. The full-time enrollment at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 13,316 and the part-time enrollment is 4,329. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Bowling Green State University-Main Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
13,644 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,166 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
788 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 77.3% White, 6.61% Black or African American, 4.47% Hispanic or Latino, 3.29% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.051% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 479 students (2.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 952 more women than men received degrees from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is white (3,615 degrees awarded). There were 14.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (257 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is Education of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs (150 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (127 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (117 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (67 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (51 degrees), and English (181 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,692,292 people), Secondary school teachers (461,162 people), Education administrators (276,772 people), Special education teachers (174,540 people), and Postsecondary teachers (166,394 people).

The most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in 2021 are Architecture and Related Services (67 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (51 degrees), English (181 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (202 degrees), and EDUCATION. (864 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are Architecture and Related Services (67 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (51 degrees), English (181 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (202 degrees), and EDUCATION. (864 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (2,862,106 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (353,943 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (182,543 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (158,432 people), and Construction (113,084 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.

Most Common (2021)

Education of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
150 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
127 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
117 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus was Education of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,770

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,722

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,770 degrees were awarded to men at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, which is 0.65 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,722).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in Engineering & Industrial Management, which is 3.55 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in Education of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, which is 24 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 42% of students graduating from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.3% of graduates (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,615 degrees awarded
Black or African American
257 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
169 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is white (3,615 degrees awarded). There were 14.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (257 degrees).

1.98% of degree recipients (89 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,244 degrees awarded
White Male
1,371 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
151 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is white female (2,244 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1371 degrees).

Operations

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $232M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 39.2M (16.9%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 348M. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus employs 280 Professors, 264 Associate professors and 182 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are Male Professor (148), Female Associate professor (133), and Female Professor (132).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are: Management, with 274 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 202 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 185 employees.

Endowment

$232M

2021 Endowment

26.6%

growth from 2020

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $232M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus grew 26.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $155M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$168M

2021 Salaries

0.796%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus paid a median of $168M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($348M) and a 0.796% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$66M

Instructional Salaries

726

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus paid a total of $66M to 726 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

280 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

274 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus were Professor with 280 employees, Associate professor with 264 employees, and Assistant professor with 182 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus were Management with 274 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 202 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 185 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus was Male Professor with 148 employees, Female Associate professor with 133 employees, and Female Professor with 132 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.