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Bowling Green State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1020 to 1300

ACT Range19 to 26

Average GPA3.70

Acceptance Rate81%

BGSU’s 81% acceptance rate means you can plan around fit, not guesswork. Since the school is test-required and 61% submitted ACT scores, aim for a 26 or higher to reach the top of the middle range, while keeping your GPA near the 3.7 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Bowling Green State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Bowling Green State University enrolls 14,783 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. BGSU has a 61% six-year graduation rate, with a 17.4:1 student-to-faculty ratio. BGSU is test-required for admissions.

Location

Bowling Green, OH

Undergrad Enrollment14,783

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio17.4:1

Graduation Rate61%

Test PolicyTest-required

How do your scores compare at BGSU?

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Key Bowling Green State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 1

Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes if you want a stronger required score. For BGSU’s March 1 Regular Decision deadline, the December SAT or ACT is typically the last retake whose scores should arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

BGSU is a public university in the Mid-American Conference, with in-state tuition of $13,926 and out-of-state tuition of $21,916. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$13,926

Out-of-State Tuition$21,916

Room and Board$13,200

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

BGSU’s out-of-state tuition is $21,916, while in-state tuition is $13,926. Students should also budget about $13,200 for room and board, bringing the billed cost higher before books, transportation, and personal expenses. Actual net price can vary significantly based on financial need, scholarships, and other aid.