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Bowling Green State University is part of the public university system of the State of Ohio and is a fully accredited university. BGSU’s main campus is comprised of nearly 20,000 students, including 2700 graduate students, and is located in the safe and friendly town of Bowling Green, Ohio. Nearly 30,000 residents call this community their permanent home.

Bowling Green State University, established in 1910, is situated on a 1,338-acre campus, which includes more than 100 buildings. The campus is physically compact so you can walk or bike anywhere in 10-15 minutes. View the beautiful campus and our impressive facilities by taking a virtual tour of the university.

The University offers more than 200 undergraduate majors, 46 master’s degree programs in 120 fields, and 17 doctoral programs.

At the center of the University's academic community are the 785 full-time faculty who are actively engaged in teaching, research and creative activities, as well as service to the campus community, the nation and their profession. In support of the students and faculty, BGSU employs a non-teaching, full-time and part-time staff of more than 1,600 people.

To learn more about BGSU, please visit the Office of Admissions.

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