Bowling Green State University College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Classes and Campus Life
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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University-Community Engagement

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	17,577

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	15,059

Women	8,265	55%
Men	6,794	45%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	59	<1%
Asian	149	1%
African American / Black	1,681	11%
Hispanic	535	4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	15	<1%
White	11,655	77%
Two or More Races	172	1%
International	270	2%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	523	3%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do BGSU undergraduates call home?

Ohio	87%
Other US States & Territories	11%
Other Countries	2%

How old are BGSU undergraduates?
Average Age	21
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	7%