Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is one of the thirty-six public 4-year colleges in Ohio. The campus is located in Bowling Green town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 17,357 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,344 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,575 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 53% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,096, and fees were $1,961. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,632 and $1,961 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Town |
| Number of Students17,357 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate77% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1916 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/25/1999 - Current |
Admission
73%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 990 to 1230 |
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $45 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $379/credit | |
| In State Students | $379/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $693/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $435/credit | |
| In State Students | $435/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $749/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $17,055 | $17,055 | $31,185 |
| ADN | 70 | $26,530 | $26,530 | $48,510 |
| BSN | 125 | $47,375 | $47,375 | $86,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $21,750 | $21,750 | $37,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 30% | $4,156 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,689 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $1,766 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 66% | $5,400 |
| Federal Student Loans | 68% | $5,762 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $11,731 |
$17,877
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,311 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,251 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,050 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,851 |
| Over $110,000$21,167 |
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Student Population
14,680
Undergrads
2,677
Graduates
9,849
Women
7,508
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
76% |
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Black/African American |
8% |
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Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.
