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Bowling Green, OH · Toledo, OH
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | University of Toledo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,022/yr | $17,249/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,396/yr | $13,524/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $22,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,547/yr | $13,365/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,820/yr | $16,407/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,741/yr | $19,659/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,414/yr | $22,053/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $236/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,508/yr | $14,830/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,150/yr | $11,711/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,290/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,600/yr | $3,827/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $33,007/yr | $26,512/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,460/yr | $12,744/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,448/yr | $22,104/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 48% | 36% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 81% | 92% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1000–1210 | 1100–1300 |
| SAT average | 1117 | 1235 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | 23–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–24 · Math 17–25 | English 21–28 · Math 22–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 18,629 | 11,184 |
| Students accepted | 15,016 | 10,606 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,114 | 2,122 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 18% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 68% | 28% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 64% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $47,896/yr | $50,632/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,725–$67,179 | $30,611–$76,768 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 67% | 62% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 34% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 45% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,281/yr | $44,162/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 48% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 42% |
| First-gen students who finish | 51% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 32% |
| Students who transfer out | 21% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,746/yr | $47,257/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Education 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Health Professions 10% | Health Professions 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Engineering 15% |
| Most popular program | Education — 20% of degrees | Health Professions — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Engineering — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 5% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $95,153/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $110,132/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 32% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 12,812 | 9,770 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,811 | 3,345 |
| Average professor pay | $10,477/mo | $10,195/mo |
| Full-time professors | 71% | 74% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $63,845 | $48,412 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | City (large) |
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Toledo, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1910 | 1872 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.8% | 9% |
| Men | 43% | 49% |
| Women | 57% | 51% |
| White students | 78% | 65% |
| Black students | 6.7% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Asian students | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 2.6% | 2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 33% |
| Part-time students | 5% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 6% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,814/yr | $15,494/yr |
| Endowment | $236.6M | $388.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,215 | 2,080 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,760/yr | $9,340/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,224/yr | $4,808/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 439 | 349 |
| Athletic scholarships | $8.3M | $9.5M |
| Athletics budget | $35.3M | $39.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $35.3M | $39.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $1.0M | $778,991 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.