BOWLING GREEN, Ohio-Bowling Green State University is welcoming nearly 3,900 students for move-in week, marking one of its largest and highest-achieving first-year classes. Enrollment is up 12% from last fall and 22% from fall 2022, with incoming freshmen having higher GPAs and ACT scores. STEM and healthcare programs are particularly popular. Despite BGSU’s growth, statewide enrollment in Ohio public institutions has been declining. Rising education costs contribute to this trend, with students like Michael Aunst citing financial concerns. To address affordability, BGSU has introduced scholarships, including the Thompson Working Families program, to support high-achieving students.
