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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Ohio Rank
Combining ranking factors for 61 schools that offer psychology degrees in Ohio, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus ranks #26.
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 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 7 | – | – |
| General Psychology | 124 | – | 8 | 9 |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | – | 14 | – |
| Social Work | 68 | – | 21 | – |
| Total Graduates | 192 | 7 | 43 | 9 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
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%.
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 Campus | 2021-2022 |
| 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 |
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 Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $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 |
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 Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 11,489 | $7,867 |
| Pell Grants | 3,526 | $4,620 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,610 | $6,483 |
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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