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Bowling Green State University
(BGSU)
Part of University System of Ohio
About
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The 1,338-acre (541.5 ha) main academic and residential campus is 15 miles (24 km) south of Toledo, Ohio. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 as a normal school, specializing in teacher training and education. The university has developed from a small rural normal school into a co...
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The 1,338-acre (541.5 ha) main academic and residential campus is 15 miles (24 km) south of Toledo, Ohio. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 as a normal school, specializing in teacher training and education. The university has developed from a small rural normal school into a comprehensive public research university. It is a part of the University System of Ohio and is currently classified as R2: Doctoral Universities with high research activity.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 9 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,075
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 2,180
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.2 | 2025 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 25.1 | 2025 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 601+ | 14.4 | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601+ | 13.8 | 2025 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 20.7 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001+ | 9.3 | 2025 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 423 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 706 | 31.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Bowling Green State University?
Bowling Green State University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1001–1200, US News Rank =1,521.
When was Bowling Green State University founded?
Bowling Green State University was founded in 1910.
What are the top subjects at Bowling Green State University?
Top subjects at Bowling Green State University include: Psychology, Psychiatry/Psychology, Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Education & Training.
Where is Bowling Green State University located?
Bowling Green State University is located in Bowling Green, United States.