Bowling Green State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bowling Green State University has a diverse student body with 19% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
80.7%(10,889)
Hispanic
5.0%(672)
African American
6.3%(852)
Asian
1.3%(169)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(18)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
3.4%(453)
Unknown
3.2%(431)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment16,920
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Bowling Green State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bowling Green State University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.2%(5,989)
Women
56.8%(7,864)

Gender Statistics

Men5,989

35% of total enrollment

Women7,864

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bowling Green State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.9%(1,229)
18-19
36.9%(5,107)
20-21
36.8%(5,104)
22-24
11.1%(1,539)
25+
6.3%(874)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.5%(78)
22-24
26.3%(808)
25+
71.1%(2,181)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bowling Green State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 89% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.7%(2,590)
Out-of-State
10.2%(299)
International
1.1%(32)

Regional Representation

In-State2,590

89% of student body

Out-of-State299

10% of student body

International32

1% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age