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200 University Hall Bowling Green, OH 43403
(419) 372-2478
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required Not reported
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
200 University Hall
Bowling Green
OH
43403
Phone
(419) 372-2478
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$45
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Not reported
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Action Deadline
February 19
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Other
Www.bgsu.edu/admissions/apply-now/freshmen.html required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
81% of 21,153 applicants were admitted
Women
82% of 12,617 applicants were admitted
Men
80% of 8,536 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
4,099 (24%) of 17,125 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,388 (23%) of 10,329 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,711 (25%) of 6,796 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.75 - 3.99
Not Reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not Reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 550 average , 500-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
4.5%
Score of 600 - 700
23.7%
Score of 500 - 600
50%
Score of 400 - 500
19.2%
Score of 300 - 400
2.6%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 559 average , 500-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
5.1%
Score of 600 - 700
26.9%
Score of 500 - 600
46.2%
Score of 400 - 500
20%
Score of 300 - 400
1.8%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
22 average , 19-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
8.2%
Score of 24 - 29
30%
Score of 18 - 23
46.7%
Score of 12 - 17
14.9%
Score of 6 - 11
0.1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 21
Score of 30 - 36
5.1%
Score of 24 - 29
27.6%
Score of 18 - 23
38.8%
Score of 12 - 17
28.2%
Score of 6 - 11
0.2%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 21
Score of 30 - 36
8.1%
Score of 24 - 29
21%
Score of 18 - 23
42.5%
Score of 12 - 17
25.7%
Score of 6 - 11
2.7%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
2%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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