Outcomes at BGSU
Graduation Rate
63.73%
Transfer-out Rate
20.70%
Retention Rate
82.00%
The graduation rate at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is 63.73% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. 2,047 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,212 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 20.70% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The retention rate (full-time students) is 82% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Bowling Green State University-Main Campus and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. 2,047 students have completed and 665 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 29 students still enrolled and 471 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,212 | 3,212 |
| Completers | 2,047 (63.73%) | 2,047 |
| Transfer-out | 665 (20.70%) | 665 |
| Still Enrolled | 29 (0.90%) | 29 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 471 (14.66%) | 471 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,546 students have completed in 4 years and additional 319 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,546 (48.13%) |
541 (39.40%) |
1,005 (54.65%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 319 (9.93%) |
164 (11.94%) |
155 (8.43%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 83 (2.58%) |
50 (3.64%) |
33 (1.79%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63.73% (2,047/3,212) | 57.90% (795/1,373) | 68.08% (1,252/1,839) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66.67% (6/9) | 25.00% (1/4) | 100.00% (5/5) |
| Asian | 71.88% (23/32) | 70.00% (7/10) | 72.73% (16/22) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 46.54% (121/260) | 36.00% (36/100) | 53.13% (85/160) |
| Hispanic | 51.70% (76/147) | 41.89% (31/74) | 61.64% (45/73) |
| White | 66.51% (1,672/2,514) | 61.60% (669/1,086) | 70.24% (1,003/1,428) |
| Two or More Race | 51.13% (68/133) | 43.48% (20/46) | 55.17% (48/87) |
| Unknown | 76.12% (51/67) | 69.23% (18/26) | 80.49% (33/41) |