Bowling Green State University is more like a mid-sized school with a small college feel. The university can be considered as the perfect size for students who want opportunities for internships, scholarships, and research—but also want to know their classmates and professors. With more than 200 majors and programs and a vibrant campus life nestled in one of America’s best college towns.
It makes its students feel like home. And, its passion for Admissions is to show the prospective candidates how they can belong, stand out and go far at BGSU. The applicants should make sure to connect with their respective personal Admissions counsellors so that all of their questions can be answered.
The admission requirements in the university vary according to different levels and types of degrees offered. The various admission requirements are explained below.
Undergraduate Requirements
Undergraduate admissions requirements depend largely on the type of candidate one is. The following subsections discuss the requirements in detail for each category.
Freshmen Requirements
Freshmen students are defined as those who have graduated from a secondary school, approved homeschooling programs, or earned high school equivalency through a program such as the GED testing program. Applicants who earned college credit before high school graduation are considered freshmen with advanced standing and should have their college transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions. In order to be considered for admission, the prospective candidates should:
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Submit official ACT or SAT test results
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BGSU's College Codes: ACT - 3240 & SAT - 1069
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BGSU accepts scores listed on an official high school transcript or sent directly from ACT or College Board (SAT)
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The results of one of these tests are required for all freshmen except those who have been out of high school for three or more years. The ACT writing test is recommended but NOT required.
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International students are not required to submit ACT or SAT results.
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Submit your $45 nonrefundable application fee
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All academic credentials (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be sent by the school or testing agency to be accepted as official.
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Students whose native language is not English must submit official IELTS, TOEFL, Michigan English Test, or Pearson Test of English results as evidence of English language skills. This is required of international students issued immigrant visas, international students transferring from another American college or university, those (with English as a foreign language) from U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico, and any other U.S. citizen or non-citizen whose native language is not English. Please see the Undergraduate Catalog for test score requirements.
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Review our Application Questions & Answers page for additional assistance
For admission to Bowling Green State University, a freshman applicant must:
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Be a graduate of a senior high school approved or accredited by the department of education of the state in which it is located; OR
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Have earned high school equivalency through the General Educational Development (GED) testing program (issued by the state department of education); OR
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Present GED test results and ACT or SAT test results, if the student completed secondary education through an alternative program such as homeschooling; OR
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Present an international baccalaureate diploma or certificate.
Admission is selective. In general, BGSU requires a high school record that includes four units each of English and mathematics; three units each of science and social studies; two units of a foreign language; and one unit of visual or performing arts,
An applicant is considered for admission on the basis of four criteria:
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High school coursework/curriculum
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Cumulative grade point average
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Official ACT or SAT results
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Class rank
BGSU also considers the diversity of the student body and applicants’ special abilities, talents, and achievements in making admission decisions. Diversity may include socioeconomic factors, underrepresented minorities, artistic and/or athletic ability, and other special characteristics of the population.
Graduate Requirements
Applicants must have graduated with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or complete the degree before enrollment.
Students are advised to apply at least six months in advance for admission.
The application for admission to the Graduate College should be submitted along with:
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$45 nonrefundable application fee for domestic applicants; $75 for international applicants. The application fee is automatically waived for McNair Scholars, U.S. Military Veterans, returned Peace Corps Volunteers, and K-12 public school teachers currently employed in the U.S.
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Scanned copies of official or unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. Upon admission, final official or notarized copies of transcripts from all institutions where degrees were earned (showing dates when the degrees were conferred) and diplomas from international institutions must be submitted.
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Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS, OAE) may be required. The applicants are requested to visit the program website for additional information.
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Programs may also require recommendations, a statement of purpose, a resume, and other documents. The applicants are requested to visit the program website for additional information.
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International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement, as will the Duolingo test through July 15, 2020.
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If an applicant plans to apply to more than one program, he/she must submit a separate application and application fee for each.
