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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, Ohio
  • Public
    4 year
  • 14K
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:17
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 5%
    Transfer Student Ratio
Bowling Green State University provides experiences that enhance lives. Students are prepared for lifelong career growth, lives of engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society. U.S. News and World Report names BGSU as one of the top public universities nationwide with a strong commitment to first-year programs that lead to success. Within our transformative learning community, we build a welcoming, safe and diverse environment where the creative ideas and achievements of all can benefit others throughout Ohio, the nation and the world.
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Overview

Founded 1910
Full-Time Undergraduate 11,632
Part-Time Undergraduate 2,382
Transfer Students 489
Programs 179 Programs
Courses 4,806 Courses
Equivalencies 5,198 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $14,467
Out-of-State Tuition $22,455
Books and Supplies $800
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    BGSU offers scholarships specifically for transfer students. It’s all part of our BGSU Promise – our commitment to provide you an education of value with minimal student debt. To qualify for financial aid and our transfer scholarships, you will need to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The BGSU school code is 003018.
  • Tuition and Fees:
    https://www.bgsu.edu/admissions/cost-summary.html

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Credit For Life Experience:
    You may be able to receive academic credit for military, life, or work experience.

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    All college-level coursework taken after your high school graduation will be considered when calculating your GPA for admission. Additionally, if you have earned fewer than 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of college-level credit, your high school GPA will be taken into consideration.
  • Official Transcripts:
    Submit official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) since graduating from high school, you will need to submit an official high school transcript.
  • Other Requirements:
    Transfer admission requirements vary based on the number of college-level hours you have earned at all colleges/universities (accumulative).
  • Apply Here:
    https://admissions.bgsu.edu/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    Generally, coursework completed at other accredited institutions is considered for transfer credit if you earned a D or better and the course is comparable to coursework in the BGSU curriculum.

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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Address:
220 McFall Center
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
United States
Main Phone:
(419) 372-2531
Website:
www.bgsu.edu
Delivery Method:
On-Campus | Online
Last updated on 2/26/2026 by AcademyOne.