2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$16,684

Net Price

79%

Admitted

19%

Enrolled

62%

Graduation Rate

18/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 17,645. In 2021, there were 251 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #26 in Ohio and ranks #594 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

251

Total Enrollment

17,645

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

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#26

Ohio Rank

Combining ranking factors for 61 schools that offer psychology degrees in Ohio, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus ranks #26.

#594

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Bowling Green State University-Main Campus ranks #594.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology. At the master level General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level General Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSPG CERTMAPhD
Counseling and Applied Psychology7
General Psychology12489
Mental Health Counseling14
Social Work6821
Total Graduates1927439
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs Bowling Green State University Counseling Center

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 18,295 students applied to the Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. The university admitted 79% and 19% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Ohio universities is 7,886. On average, all Ohio institutions admit 73% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 78%. Compared to all Ohio four or more years colleges, the percentage is 68%.

The overall graduation rate for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 62%, compared to 50% for all Ohio universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 37%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare BGSU to Ohio Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus to the average of all Ohio four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

BGSU

18,295

Applicants

79%

Percent Admitted

19%

Percent Enrolled

78%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

62%

Graduation Rate

OH Colleges

7,886

Applicants

73%

Percent Admitted

21%

Percent Enrolled

68%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 734 or 68% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 338 or 32% part-time faculty members employed at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 726 or 68%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

BGSU

18 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

68%

Percent Full-Time

32%

Percent Part-Time

68%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

OH Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

46%

Percent Full-Time

54%

Percent Part-Time

45%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $10,776, and the average cost for books and supplies is $690.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $8,017 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,814.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$11,974
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,238
Total Living Expenses$15,212
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$10,776
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$690
Total Undergraduate Expenses$26,678
In-State, Graduate Tuition$8,017
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,814
Total Graduate Expenses$9,831
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is $16,684. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Bowling Green State University-Main Campus presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$14,079$10,684
$30,001 – $48,000$14,822$12,261
$48,001 – $75,000$18,606$15,865
$75,001 – $110,000$20,603$18,214
$110,001 and more$21,360$19,429
US Department of Education

Compare Bowling Green State University-Main Campus to all Ohio universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

BGSU

$26,678

Cost to Attend

$7,867

Average Financial Aid

98%

Percent Receiving Aid

$16,684

Net Price

OH Colleges

$33,864

Cost to Attend

$13,303

Average Financial Aid

92%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,137

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,005 or 98%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 11,489 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,867.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid11,489$7,867
Pell Grants3,526$4,620
Federal Student Loans7,610$6,483
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Bowling Green State University-Main Campus to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

BGSU

11,489

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

3,526

Number of Pell Grants

16%

Pell Grants

7,610

Federal Student Loans

34%

Federal Student Loans

OH Colleges

3,067

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

1,168

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,802

Federal Student Loans

30%

Federal Student Loans

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