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Bowling Green State University

  • LocationBowling Green, OH
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 17,027 students
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Bowling Green State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

St. Thomas More University Parish, which calls itself the Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSU, is at 425 Thurstin Street and is listed by the Diocese of Toledo as BGSU's campus ministry. The parish publishes Mass on weekdays, Saturday evening, and Sunday, with weekly confession and adoration, and some Masses and adoration hours are paused during university breaks. The ministry lists small-group Bible studies, retreats, an OCIA program, and a student organization called Catholic Falcons, with FOCUS missionaries serving students on campus.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

  • Saturday5:00 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish
  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Thomas More University Parish · Incense used.
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish · Mass discontinued during school breaks. A free student dinner follows during the academic year.
  • Sunday9:00 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish · Discontinued during BGSU school breaks and on weekends coming off school breaks. No 9:00 PM Mass on Easter Sunday.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday12:30 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish · Discontinued during BGSU school breaks.
  • Tuesday, Thursday5:30 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish

Confession 8

  • Sunday4:00 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish · During BGSU fall and spring semesters.
  • Monday11:30 AMSt. Thomas More University Parish · During BGSU fall and spring semesters.
  • Tuesday6:00 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish
  • Wednesday11:30 AMSt. Thomas More University Parish · During BGSU fall and spring semesters.
  • Wednesday9:00 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish · During BGSU fall and spring semesters.
  • Thursday6:00 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish
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  • Friday11:30 AMSt. Thomas More University Parish · During BGSU fall and spring semesters.
  • Saturday4:00 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish

Adoration 3

  • Monday11:00 AMSt. Thomas More University Parish · Holy Hour with FOCUS, open to all, ends 12:15 PM on the adoration page. The Mass-times page lists 12:30 PM.
  • Wednesday9:00 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish · Night of Worship, with praise music, adoration, and confession. Ends 10:00 PM. Discontinued when students are on break.
  • Wednesday10:00 PMSt. Thomas More University Parish · Adore24, 24 hours of silent adoration, runs through Thursday 10:00 PM. Discontinued when students are on break.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)
  1. Mass Times | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 10:00 AM English English EN Incense used 5:00 PM English English EN”
    Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Masses are listed on the parish's Mass schedule.
    “Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 10:00 AM English English EN Incense used 5:00 PM English English EN”
    Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Masses are listed on the parish's Mass schedule.
    “Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 10:00 AM English English EN Incense used 5:00 PM English English EN”
    Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Masses are listed on the parish's Mass schedule.
    “9:00 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks AND weekends coming off school breaks.”
    A Sunday 9:00 PM Mass is listed and is discontinued during BGSU breaks.
    “Monday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks”
    Daily Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon Masses discontinued during BGSU breaks.
    “Monday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks”
    Daily Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon Masses discontinued during BGSU breaks.
  2. Reconciliation | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “MONDAY 11:30AM* TUESDAY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY 11:30AM*, 9:00PM* THURSDAY 6:00PM FRIDAY 11:30AM* SATURDAY 4:00PM SUNDAY 4:00PM*”
    Scheduled confession is listed on every day of the week, with several times marked as during BGSU fall and spring semesters.
    “MONDAY 11:30AM* TUESDAY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY 11:30AM*, 9:00PM* THURSDAY 6:00PM FRIDAY 11:30AM* SATURDAY 4:00PM SUNDAY 4:00PM*”
    Scheduled confession is listed on every day of the week, with several times marked as during BGSU fall and spring semesters.
    “MONDAY 11:30AM* TUESDAY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY 11:30AM*, 9:00PM* THURSDAY 6:00PM FRIDAY 11:30AM* SATURDAY 4:00PM SUNDAY 4:00PM*”
    Scheduled confession is listed on every day of the week, with several times marked as during BGSU fall and spring semesters.
    “MONDAY 11:30AM* TUESDAY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY 11:30AM*, 9:00PM* THURSDAY 6:00PM FRIDAY 11:30AM* SATURDAY 4:00PM SUNDAY 4:00PM*”
    Scheduled confession is listed on every day of the week, with several times marked as during BGSU fall and spring semesters.
    “MONDAY 11:30AM* TUESDAY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY 11:30AM*, 9:00PM* THURSDAY 6:00PM FRIDAY 11:30AM* SATURDAY 4:00PM SUNDAY 4:00PM*”
    Scheduled confession is listed on every day of the week, with several times marked as during BGSU fall and spring semesters.
    “MONDAY 11:30AM* TUESDAY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY 11:30AM*, 9:00PM* THURSDAY 6:00PM FRIDAY 11:30AM* SATURDAY 4:00PM SUNDAY 4:00PM*”
    Scheduled confession is listed on every day of the week, with several times marked as during BGSU fall and spring semesters.
    “MONDAY 11:30AM* TUESDAY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY 11:30AM*, 9:00PM* THURSDAY 6:00PM FRIDAY 11:30AM* SATURDAY 4:00PM SUNDAY 4:00PM*”
    Scheduled confession is listed on every day of the week, with several times marked as during BGSU fall and spring semesters.
    “MONDAY 11:30AM* TUESDAY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY 11:30AM*, 9:00PM* THURSDAY 6:00PM FRIDAY 11:30AM* SATURDAY 4:00PM SUNDAY 4:00PM*”
    Scheduled confession is listed on every day of the week, with several times marked as during BGSU fall and spring semesters.
  3. Eucharistic Adoration | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Holy Hour with FOCUS Mondays 11-12:15 Night of Worship* (Praise Music, Adoration, Confession) Wednesdays 9pm - 10pm Adore24* (24 Hours of Silent Adoration) Wednesday 10pm - Thursday 10pm”
    Eucharistic adoration is listed on Monday late morning, Wednesday night, and an overnight Adore24 block, with the Night of Worship and Adore24 paused during breaks.
    “Holy Hour with FOCUS Mondays 11-12:15 Night of Worship* (Praise Music, Adoration, Confession) Wednesdays 9pm - 10pm Adore24* (24 Hours of Silent Adoration) Wednesday 10pm - Thursday 10pm”
    Eucharistic adoration is listed on Monday late morning, Wednesday night, and an overnight Adore24 block, with the Night of Worship and Adore24 paused during breaks.
    “Holy Hour with FOCUS Mondays 11-12:15 Night of Worship* (Praise Music, Adoration, Confession) Wednesdays 9pm - 10pm Adore24* (24 Hours of Silent Adoration) Wednesday 10pm - Thursday 10pm”
    Eucharistic adoration is listed on Monday late morning, Wednesday night, and an overnight Adore24 block, with the Night of Worship and Adore24 paused during breaks.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bowling Green State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSt. Thomas Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Aloysius Catholic Church: 0.4 mi2St. Thomas More University Parish (Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSU): 0.2 miBowling Green State University (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. St. Thomas Church — 0.3 mi
  2. Saint Aloysius Catholic Church — 0.4 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

93 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of Toledo lists St. Thomas More University Parish as the campus ministry for Bowling Green State University, and the parish describes itself as the Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSU.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Toledo Catholic Diocesetoledodiocese.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bowling Green State University St. Thomas More University Parish 425 Thurstin Ave., Bowling Green, OH 43402”
      The Diocese of Toledo lists St. Thomas More University Parish at 425 Thurstin Avenue as the campus ministry for Bowling Green State University.
    2. Mass Times | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Thomas More University Parish 425 Thurstin Street | Bowling Green, OH 43402 P: 419.352.7555”
      The parish is at 425 Thurstin Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402, with the parish telephone number 419.352.7555.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. Thomas More University Parish at 425 Thurstin St. is about a quarter mile from the university's address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Toledo Catholic Diocesetoledodiocese.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bowling Green State University St. Thomas More University Parish 425 Thurstin Ave., Bowling Green, OH 43402”
      The Diocese of Toledo lists St. Thomas More University Parish at 425 Thurstin Avenue as the campus ministry for Bowling Green State University.
    2. Mass Times | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Thomas More University Parish 425 Thurstin Street | Bowling Green, OH 43402 P: 419.352.7555”
      The parish is at 425 Thurstin Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402, with the parish telephone number 419.352.7555.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Peter Grodi is pastor of St. Thomas More University Parish, the parish serving BGSU.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff and Student Leaders | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Peter Grodi Pastor 419-352-7555 x14”
      Father Peter Grodi is listed as pastor of the parish.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Masses are listed Monday through Friday at the parish. The Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon Masses are paused during BGSU breaks; the count applies during the regular semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks”
      Daily Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon Masses discontinued during BGSU breaks.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Masses are listed. A Sunday 9:00 PM Mass is also listed, paused during breaks.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 10:00 AM English English EN Incense used 5:00 PM English English EN”
      Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Masses are listed on the parish's Mass schedule.
      “9:00 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks AND weekends coming off school breaks.”
      A Sunday 9:00 PM Mass is listed and is discontinued during BGSU breaks.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession is listed every day of the week during the fall and spring semesters, on the reconciliation page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Reconciliation | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MONDAY 11:30AM* TUESDAY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY 11:30AM*, 9:00PM* THURSDAY 6:00PM FRIDAY 11:30AM* SATURDAY 4:00PM SUNDAY 4:00PM*”
      Scheduled confession is listed on every day of the week, with several times marked as during BGSU fall and spring semesters.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The only Catholic student organization found is Catholic Falcons, an official BGSU student organization open to all students. Falcons for Life is described by the parish as not a religious organization and is not counted. The National Association of Catholic Nurses chapter is described as still in the works and is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/studentorgs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Falcon Community is our official BGSU Student Organization open to all BGSU students.”
      Catholic Falcons is an official BGSU student organization open to all students.
      “Falcons for Life is not a religious organization and it operates independently of the Catholic Church and St. Thomas More University Parish.”
      The parish states that Falcons for Life is not a religious organization, so it is not counted as a Catholic student group.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Three kinds of formation are listed: retreats, OCIA, and small-group Bible studies.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Becoming Catholic | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly formation sessions ordinarily take place 6:30-8:30pm on Wednesday evenings in the Romero Room of the Parish Center”
      The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at the parish, and BGSU students are among those it serves.
    2. Retreats | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Men's and Women's day retreats are coming this Fall!”
      The parish lists men's and women's day retreats, FOCUS retreats, and the SEEK conference among its retreat offerings.
    3. Bible Studies | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our small group Bible Studies seek to encounter Christ in the words of Holy Scripture.”
      The parish offers small-group Bible studies, led weekly by FOCUS missionaries and student leaders for students on campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (20 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 8 confession, 3 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Masses are listed on weekdays, Saturday evening, and Sunday, with several Sunday times.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 10:00 AM English English EN Incense used 5:00 PM English English EN”
      Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Masses are listed on the parish's Mass schedule.
      “Monday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM English English EN *Discontinued during BGSU school breaks”
      Daily Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon Masses discontinued during BGSU breaks.
  • Confession is listed on every day of the week during the fall and spring semesters.
    Sources (1)
    1. Reconciliation | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MONDAY 11:30AM* TUESDAY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY 11:30AM*, 9:00PM* THURSDAY 6:00PM FRIDAY 11:30AM* SATURDAY 4:00PM SUNDAY 4:00PM*”
      Scheduled confession is listed on every day of the week, with several times marked as during BGSU fall and spring semesters.

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The Catholic center

St. Thomas More University Parish (Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSU)

  • Address: 425 Thurstin Street, Bowling Green, OH 43402
  • Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church, Newman Center, Parish Center

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Source: toledodiocese.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sttomsbg.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sttomsbg.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 7 location not published

Faith formation 3

  • Theology on TapOff campus
    Fourth Monday of the month, 7:30 PM
    Monthly talks with speakers from around the diocese, held at Arlyn's Brewery. A joint initiative of St. Aloysius Parish and St. Thomas More Parish.
    sttomsbg.org
  • Small-group Bible studies
    Small-group Bible studies led weekly by FOCUS missionaries and student leaders for students on campus, at the parish, and in the community.
    sttomsbg.org
  • Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
    Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM, mid-September through spring
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults program for those exploring or preparing for the Catholic faith. It serves BGSU students, faculty, staff, and community members.
    sttomsbg.org

Retreats 2

  • FOCUS retreatsOff campus
    Retreat led by the FOCUS missionaries at an off-site location.
    sttomsbg.org
  • Men's and Women's day retreats
    Day retreats for men and women, announced for the fall. Open to students and the parish community.
    sttomsbg.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Catholic Falcons
    Sunday evenings, weekly during the academic year
    Official BGSU student organization open to all BGSU students. Its core team plans events on and off campus, with weekly formation and social events.
    sttomsbg.org, sttomsbg.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Holy Hour with FOCUS
    Mondays, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
    Eucharistic adoration led with FOCUS, open to all.
    sttomsbg.org

Other 1

  • SEEK conference
    National gathering of Catholic college students hosted by FOCUS. The parish lists January 1-5 and says funding help is available.
    sttomsbg.org

Social life 1

  • Thou Shall Chow student dinner
    Sunday evenings after the 5:00 PM Mass during the academic year
    Free community student dinner offered in Seton Hall after the Sunday 5:00 PM Mass. Not offered on long weekends or break weekends.
    sttomsbg.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Toledo Catholic Diocesetoledodiocese.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Bowling Green State University St. Thomas More University Parish 425 Thurstin Ave., Bowling Green, OH 43402”
    The Diocese of Toledo lists St. Thomas More University Parish at 425 Thurstin Avenue as the campus ministry for Bowling Green State University.
    “Bowling Green State University St. Thomas More University Parish 425 Thurstin Ave., Bowling Green, OH 43402”
    The Diocese of Toledo lists St. Thomas More University Parish at 425 Thurstin Avenue as the campus ministry for Bowling Green State University.
  2. Mass Times | St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Thomas More University Parish 425 Thurstin Street | Bowling Green, OH 43402 P: 419.352.7555”
    The parish is at 425 Thurstin Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402, with the parish telephone number 419.352.7555.
    “St. Thomas More University Parish 425 Thurstin Street | Bowling Green, OH 43402 P: 419.352.7555”
    The parish is at 425 Thurstin Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402, with the parish telephone number 419.352.7555.
  3. St. Thomas More University Parish | Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSUsttomsbg.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “425 Thurstin Street | Bowling Green, OH 43402”
    The parish home page gives the address 425 Thurstin Street, Bowling Green, OH 43402.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
66 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.64%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.82%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,117 · ACT 22.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,814

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
14,014
Total students17,027
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$24,022
Cost of attendance (per year)$33,007
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
64%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$47,896
Admission rate81%
Students receiving Pell grants23%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1117
SAT reading & writing500–610
SAT math500–600
ACT composite19–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 44 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Toledo

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: toledodiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Bowling Green State University a Catholic college?
No. Bowling Green State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at BGSU (St. Thomas More University Parish).
What is Bowling Green State University’s Catholic Life Score?
86 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Bowling Green State University?
Mass is listed at St. Thomas More University Parish. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Bowling Green State University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Bowling Green State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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