The Promise

Expect More than a Degree

At BGSU, you can expect more than a degree. The BGSU Promise is our commitment that your college experience and investment will be worthwhile. BGSU offers the resources to graduate both career-ready and life-ready. As the only university in the country with two endowed centers focused on student success, you will have the resources to prepare you for whatever your future holds, during college and after graduation.

A Comprehensive University Experience

Mentorship available to assist with the transition to college

Internship opportunities guaranteed

Study abroad through affordable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities

Opportunities to take part in research in your first year

Learn to lead with more than 400 student organizations

Attend Division I athletic and world-class art events

Ranked No. 3 top college town according to Zillow

#1 University in Midwest students would choose again

The Wall Street Journal

Graduate Career- and Life- Ready

Mentorship available to assist with the transition from college to career

Design a personalized plan

Be prepared to launch a successful career

Connect with a global network of 200,000+ Falcon alumni, professionals and organizations

Design a toolkit to pivot when the plan changes

98% of BGSU graduates have a job or are enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation

Top 10 public university in the nation for undergraduate teaching

U.S. News & World Report

An Education of Value

Minimize student debt

Graduate on time by designing and following a graduation plan

Over 9,000 undergraduate students receive some type of scholarship

75.1% of BGSU graduates finish in four years or less

Ranked No. 1 public university in the Midwest students would choose again by The Wall Street Journal

#1 University in Midwest students would choose again

Updated: 08/24/2023 10:23AM