Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio · Public
Bowling Green State University admitted 81% of 18,629 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1020–1230 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 62% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Bowling Green State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- February 18, 2027
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $45 ($75 for international applicants), and Bowling Green State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Bowling Green State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $31,699 in-state and $39,688 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $20,987 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Bowling Green State University’s acceptance rate?
Bowling Green State University admitted 81% of applicants: 15,016 of 18,629 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Bowling Green State University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due February 18, 2027 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Bowling Green State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1020 to 1230, with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Bowling Green State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $45 ($75 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Bowling Green State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Bowling Green State University have supplemental essays?
No. Bowling Green State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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