Bowling Green State University: what international applicants need

What are Bowling Green State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Bowling Green State University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on February 18, 2027. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Bowling Green State University's acceptance rate?

81% for students who started in fall 2024: Bowling Green State University admitted 17,125 of its 21,153 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Bowling Green State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Bowling Green State University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (February 18, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Bowling Green State University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 500–600 in Math and 500–610 in Reading and Writing (21% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 19–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Bowling Green State University's application fee for international students?

Bowling Green State University's application fee is $75 for international applicants: $30 more than the $45 US applicants pay.

Does Bowling Green State University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Bowling Green State University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Bowling Green State University accept?

Bowling Green State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Bowling Green State University require?

Bowling Green State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Bowling Green State University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Bowling Green State University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Bowling Green State University have?

450 of Bowling Green State University's 14,783 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Bowling Green State University cost for international students?

Bowling Green State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $22,448 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $14,460). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $14,508. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $41,356 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source