Bowling Green State University offers a transforming and defining educational experience for its diverse community of nearly 20,000 students. BGSU provides a high-quality education that integrates personal growth, academic excellence and an environment that expands students’ thinking and potential. The University is an international leader with top-caliber programs in the arts, business, education and human development, health and human services, musical arts, science and technology.

There is no shortage of ways for students to unlock their potential at BGSU. With more than 325 student organizations, 40 social fraternities and sororities, 56 intramural sports and 25 sports clubs, there is something for everyone. In addition to clubs and organizations, students can be a part of the fun by visiting the Student Recreation Center, which averages more than 2,000 students per weekday. 

Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of a co-op, internship or practicum. The Falcon Internship Guarantee provides internships or other experiential learning activities to every incoming first-year student who has completed the Falcon Internship Preparation Program. It is also common for undergraduates to participate in research, an opportunity that is unique to BGSU.

Nearly 9,000 students participate in service-learning and/or community service projects each year at BGSU, giving them one way to stand out from the crowd. 
Leadership opportunities, personalized career planning and interactions with caring faculty are other ways students can be part of something bigger than themselves — building their resumes and their character.

Bowling Green State University focuses on providing a quality student experience that changes lives and careers. Within our supportive campus community, faculty and staff make BGSU a special place for our students and our outstanding alumni.

Evidence of our success is also found in national rankings. BGSU was named a No. 1 public university for student engagement by the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education. The Economist ranked BGSU first among public universities in Ohio for boosting former students’ earnings 10 years after college. Business Insider ranks BGSU the most affordable top-quality college in Ohio.