Freshman Applying for Admission We use cookies to provide you with the best experience and to help improve our website. View Privacy Statement Toggle high contrast Freshman Applying for Admission To complete the BGSU admission process you must submit: Application for Undergraduate Admission Apply Online Application FAQs Official high school transcript Official ACT or SAT results BGSU’s College Codes: ACT – 3240 SAT – 1069 $45 nonrefundable application fee International application fee is $75 USD Carefully read the application instructions , including additional information for select colleges and programs, before applying. Freshman Admission Standards For admission to Bowling Green State University, a freshman applicant must: Be a graduate of a senior high school approved or accredited by the department of education of the state in which it is located; OR Have earned high school equivalency through the General Educational Development (GED) testing program (issued by the state department of education); OR Present GED test results and ACT or SAT test results, if the student completed secondary education through an alternative program such as home schooling; OR Present an international baccalaureate diploma or certificate. Admission is selective. In general, we require a high school record that includes four units each of English and mathematics; three units each of science and social studies; two units of a foreign language; and one unit of visual or performing arts. An applicant is considered for admission on the basis of four criteria: High school coursework/curriculum Cumulative grade point average Official ACT or SAT results Class rank Note: Acceptance into BGSU and/or successful completion of a program of study does not guarantee specific educational site placement (including field work and clinical placements), eligibility to sit for or passage of professional examinations, licensure, certification, and/or employment. Updated: 06/13/2025 02:43PM