More selective than 34% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 68% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose BGSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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BGSU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, BGSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 610 |
| SAT math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1000 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
BGSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 500–610 | 500–600 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 510–620 | 510–610 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is BGSU compared with other Ohio colleges?
BGSU has the 41st-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | University of Mount Union | 78% | 59% | $23,280 |
| 38 | Marietta College | 79% | 61% | $21,083 |
| 39 | Tiffin University | 80% | 40% | $26,500 |
| 40 | John Carroll University | 81% | 79% | $28,746 |
| 41 | Bowling Green State University | 81% | 64% | $24,022 |
| 42 | Muskingum University | 82% | 56% | $19,532 |
| 43 | The University of Findlay | 83% | 58% | $27,221 |
| 44 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | 84% | 68% | $22,421 |
| 45 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | 84% | 54% | $10,420 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at BGSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
BGSU admissions questions
What is the BGSU acceptance rate?
Bowling Green State University accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 15,016 of 18,629 applicants were admitted.
Does BGSU require the SAT or ACT?
Bowling Green State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 68% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for BGSU?
The middle 50% of Bowling Green State University enrolled first-year students scored 1000–1210 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at BGSU?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,114 of 15,016).
Is BGSU getting harder to get into?
Bowling Green State University accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Bowling Green State University overview