Bowling Green State University: #1 Student Experience in Ohio
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Bowling Green State University: #1 Student Experience in Ohio
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For the fifth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the
No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again
. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the
No. 1 public university in Ohio for student experience
. Our students say BGSU feels like home, and we are proud to be a community where all can belong.
As a nationally ranked university of value, BGSU offers programs at the
undergraduate
and
graduate
levels, as well as
fully online
options.
Our students have big questions, and at BGSU, our obligation goes beyond a degree. We support students in finding answers. As the only university in the country offering
Life Design
on such a broad scale, every student has the opportunity to engage in a new and innovative approach to higher education designed to shape their college experience and beyond.
Public Good
in Action
All News
6 years in a row: BGSU is top No. 5 in the nation, best in Ohio, students say they’d choose again, according to WSJ
BGSU only university in the Midwest selected for groundbreaking national career-readiness initiative
Bowling Green launches nation's first customizable AI + X bachelor’s degree
National Veterans Leadership Foundation selects two BGSU students for distinguished fellowship
BGSU sport management senior secures role with NFL’s Chicago Bears
Online student achieves lifelong goal of earning BGSU degree
Inspiring others through education
Life Design at BGSU
Within the Life Design program, BGSU students learn to maximize their academic experience, prioritize their well-being, make connections that build an invaluable network while in college and jump-start their careers before graduation - all with a sense of purpose and forward momentum.
Life Design
Learn about how to shape your journey
Falcon Professional Network
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BGSU Athletics
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Research
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a tier-one university, BGSU research and creative activities address significant issues facing society - from water quality, to the opioid epidemic to plastic alternatives. As a leading research hub in Ohio and one of only eight public universities in the country with the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation, BGSU researchers are driving economic vitality in the state and beyond, impacting industries through innovation, improving lives and impacting us all.
BGSU Research
for the
Public Good
BGSU is more than a place to earn a degree: BGSU is everywhere, impacting our economy, our workforce and our future. Through unique public-private and public-public partnerships with corporations, community organizations, clinical sites, private and community colleges and government agencies, BGSU continues to elevate and invest in academic programs that meet workforce needs of Ohio and beyond, including teaching, health care, aviation and advanced manufacturing and logistics.
for the
Success of Students
Aviation experience
Mohamad's story
FLY program
Taylor's story
Undergraduate research
Luke's story
Future nurse
Hannah's story
Thompson scholar
Trenton's story
Forensic partnership
Rachel's story
Experiential learning
Skye's story
Two degrees
Hadarah's story
Robotics advantage
Ayman's story
A Comprehensive University in a College Town
See BGSU in photos
Updated: 03/26/2026 06:00PM
Skip to main content
We use cookies to provide you with the best experience and to help improve our website.
View Privacy Statement
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Admissions Information
Majors & Programs
Visit
Your Falcon
Future
For the fifth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the
No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again
. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the
No. 1 public university in Ohio for student experience
. Our students say BGSU feels like home, and we are proud to be a community where all can belong.
As a nationally ranked university of value, BGSU offers programs at the
undergraduate
and
graduate
levels, as well as
fully online
options.
Our students have big questions, and at BGSU, our obligation goes beyond a degree. We support students in finding answers. As the only university in the country offering
Life Design
on such a broad scale, every student has the opportunity to engage in a new and innovative approach to higher education designed to shape their college experience and beyond.
Public Good
in Action
All News
6 years in a row: BGSU is top No. 5 in the nation, best in Ohio, students say they’d choose again, according to WSJ
BGSU only university in the Midwest selected for groundbreaking national career-readiness initiative
Bowling Green launches nation's first customizable AI + X bachelor’s degree
National Veterans Leadership Foundation selects two BGSU students for distinguished fellowship
BGSU sport management senior secures role with NFL’s Chicago Bears
Online student achieves lifelong goal of earning BGSU degree
Inspiring others through education
Life Design at BGSU
Within the Life Design program, BGSU students learn to maximize their academic experience, prioritize their well-being, make connections that build an invaluable network while in college and jump-start their careers before graduation - all with a sense of purpose and forward momentum.
Life Design
Learn about how to shape your journey
Falcon Professional Network
Learn more about the network for Falcons by Falcons
BGSU Athletics
Upcoming athletics events
BGSU Events Calendar
View all BGSU events
Good through
Research
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a tier-one university, BGSU research and creative activities address significant issues facing society - from water quality, to the opioid epidemic to plastic alternatives. As a leading research hub in Ohio and one of only eight public universities in the country with the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation, BGSU researchers are driving economic vitality in the state and beyond, impacting industries through innovation, improving lives and impacting us all.
BGSU Research
for the
Public Good
BGSU is more than a place to earn a degree: BGSU is everywhere, impacting our economy, our workforce and our future. Through unique public-private and public-public partnerships with corporations, community organizations, clinical sites, private and community colleges and government agencies, BGSU continues to elevate and invest in academic programs that meet workforce needs of Ohio and beyond, including teaching, health care, aviation and advanced manufacturing and logistics.
for the
Success of Students
Aviation experience
Mohamad's story
FLY program
Taylor's story
Undergraduate research
Luke's story
Future nurse
Hannah's story
Thompson scholar
Trenton's story
Forensic partnership
Rachel's story
Experiential learning
Skye's story
Two degrees
Hadarah's story
Robotics advantage
Ayman's story
A Comprehensive University in a College Town
See BGSU in photos
Updated: 03/26/2026 06:00PM