Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
- Public
- Research university
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus: international tuition 23,500 USD per year, one-year total cost 39,500 USD, acceptance rate 81%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
International first-year students, including Vietnamese applicants, are automatically considered for BGSU merit scholarships when they apply: $1,000–$8,000/year for the Freshman Academic Scholarship and $4,000/year for BG Success. The pages say nothing about need-based aid or the CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 81% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 500–610, Math 500–600, ACT 19–26. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 39,500 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 35,500 USD.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
International tuition is 23,500 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 39,500 USD.
Does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International first-year students, including Vietnamese applicants, are automatically considered for BGSU merit scholarships when they apply: $1,000–$8,000/year for the Freshman Academic Scholarship and $4,000/year for BG Success. The pages say nothing about need-based aid or the CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
The acceptance rate is 81%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The $23,500 figure combines tuition with mandatory fees. It excludes housing and meals and is before any scholarship. The aviation (flight) major costs more.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says international students are automatically considered for these scholarships when they apply for admission, with no separate application, if the application is complete and on time.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions for international students take ability to pay into account. The page only asks for proof of funds after admission, so this cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention the CSS Profile or any separate aid form for international students. Merit scholarships need no separate application, but the need-based process is not described.
Scholarships at this school
BG Success ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page4,000 USD/year≈ ₫104M
The page states this scholarship is for all international freshman and transfer students with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Complete admission application by June 20, 2026 (Fall 2026) or Nov. 7, 2026 (Spring 2027)
Freshman Academic ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page1,000 – 8,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫209M
The scholarship is listed in the international students' section; the amount depends on GPA and TOEFL/IELTS or SAT/ACT scores.
Deadline: Complete admission application by June 20, 2026 (Fall 2026) or Nov. 7, 2026 (Spring 2027)
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Deadline to submit admissions credentials (incl. official ACT/SAT) for BGSU Merit Scholarship considerationDocumentsin126days
- Last day for incoming freshmen to apply for BGSU scholarships for 2027-28Scholarship+126 days
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data