History
Established in 1910 as a teacher-training institution, Bowling Green held its first classes in 1914, but it was not until the following year that the first two buildings--now University Hall and Williams Hall--were ready for use. Student enrollment for that initial year totaled 304, with a faculty of 21. The first bachelor's degrees were awarded in 1917.
Education
Within our transformative learning community, we build a welcoming, safe and diverse environment where the creative ideas and achievements of all can benefit others throughout Ohio, the nation and the world.
Research
Welcome to BGSU's Office of Sponsored Programs and Research. We support BGSU faculty, staff and students in their search for external support for their research, scholarship and creative activities, and other university initiatives.
Career
Bowling Green State University is a premier learning establishment with more than 260 degree programs and 20,000 students from across the globe. Recruiting at our University offers immense potential for hiring qualified candidates.
Bowling Green State University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1001 Ranking
- 145 Scholarships
- 942 Academic Staff
- 15,268 Students
- 611 Students (int'l)
- 8,550 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bowling Green State University Overview
Bowling Green State University Scholarships
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Bowling Green State University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
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Student services
International Programs and Partnerships and Student Affairs are pleased offer airport shuttle service to all BGSU students. A shuttle to the Detroit Airport, at the end of each semester will be offered for $25 per student.
The International Student Services Office leads Bowling Green State University's efforts in recruiting international students and supporting them throughout their career at BGSU by providing them with immigration advising, advocacy, and programming support.Housing services
Living on campus is an exciting part of the college experience and gives students the opportunity to build life-long friendships and also supports academic success. It has been proven that students who live on campus have a higher GPA – and persistence towards graduation – faster than their peers who live off campus. Because of this, Bowling Green State University’s Board of Trustees has set a Residency Requirement that states a student must live on campus their first two years.
Library services
In 2017, Wm. T. Jerome Library turns 50 years old. In those 50 years, the campus has grown from 9,000 students to over 19,000 students. The library, which had 400,000 books in 1967, now has over seven million books and access to unending amounts of electronic information.
ICT services
Welcome to BGSU Information Technology Services (ITS)! At ITS, our goal is for you to have a great technology experience beginning with the first time you log in as a new member of the BGSU family. Whether it be connecting your device to the network, using technology in the classroom, or repairing your hard drive, we are here to help.
Medical services
All domestic students taking 8 or more credit hours on main campus will need to complete the health insurance requirement each academic year. Correspondence, Online, and Distance Learning Classes are not considered to be "on main campus" for the health insurance requirement purpose.
Campus life
Our campus has 1,338 acre residential campus with park-like setting and 119 buildings including the new Stroh Center, The Wolfe Center for the Arts, Centennial Residence Hall, Falcon Heights Residence Hall, The Oaks Dining Center and Carillon Place Dining Center
Sports facilities
The newly renovated Student Recreational Center offers ultramodern athletic, recreational, and workout options including a comprehensive weight room, cardio gallery, four basketball and sports courts, eleven racquetball and squash courts, climbing wall, Fitwell Center, dance and group exercise rooms, running track, pro shop, observation deck and patio, locker rooms, and two indoor swimming pools.
Student clubs
More than 308 student organizations and 40 social fraternities and sororities.
Accreditation
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
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Bowling Green State University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 18 reviews
- 5 Star 9 Reviews
- 4 Star 7 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.5
- Student Diversity 4.3
- Quality of Student Life 4.0
Supportive BG psychology
The psychology department of BG has knowledgeable faculty, a good clinical training program, and an overall supportive atmosphere. I would recommend the graduate program to interested prospective students.
Growing BSB community
Love bsb, small school with room to grow, but overall pretty great. School gym and cafeteria were not the best, and i wish there was better options for post grad. Great field trips and social clubs. I would tell students to take advantage of all opportunities and make as many friends as possible.
BSB business focus
This business school is quite good, I would recommend it. BSB is at a human size so you don't feel lost when you go there. Lots of information is provided. They are also taking at heart ecological problems which is a big plus for me. Teachers are great.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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