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Feb 18, 2027
Early Action
Non-binding
101 days left
Mar 1, 2027
Priority
Confirm on official page
112 days left
Rolling
Regular Decision
Rolling
“Prospective students who wish to enroll fall semester are encouraged to apply and have all admissions credentials completed by March 1 to assure consideration.”
Application
BGSU Falcon Application, Common Application
Testing
SAT or ACT scores are required.
Essays
5 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee
$45
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
School of Nursing (direct admit)
Direct admission offered to students with cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 and ACT 23 (or equivalent), or 3.95 high school GPA for test-op
Separate admission
Schmidthorst College of Business (direct admission or Pre-Business)
Test Optional option: 3.0 cumulative GPA and C or better in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II. Otherwise Pre-Business in Deciding Students Pro
Separate admission
Computer Science and Software Engineering (direct admission or Pre-CS/SE)
Students not meeting requirements may be offered Pre-Computer Science/Software Engineering.
Separate admission
Forensic DNA Analysis, Drug Analysis and Examination
3.75 GPA or higher for incoming freshmen; others may be offered pre-forensic science or Deciding Students Program.
Separate admission
Honors College
Selective; applied after admission to university via separate Honors application.
Separate admission
College of Musical Arts
Audition required (in-person highly preferred or recorded video submission) plus BGSU application
Audition
Musical Theatre
Audition required (in-person highly preferred or recorded audition) plus BGSU application
Audition
Aviation Flight Operations
Secondary admission review: complete a series of essay questions
Extra step · Dec. 9, 2026
- In-state tuition
- $14,892
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,880
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $52,269
- 6-year graduation
- 66%