ROTC at Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH · public
Yes — Bowling Green State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Bowling Green State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedFalcon Battalion draws cadets from Bowling Green State University and surrounding Ohio campuses.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedFalcons is the AFROTC detachment at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 6 cross-town schools.
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Bowling Green State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Bowling Green State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 18 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 67 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men81%
- White91%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women26%
- Men74%
- White83%
- Black10%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,000–1,210 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–26 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $14,460 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,448 |
| Average net price | $24,022 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 64% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bowling Green State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bowling Green State University has 12,812 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Bowling Green State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $3,654 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bowling Green State University: FAQ
Does Bowling Green State University have ROTC?
Yes — Bowling Green State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Bowling Green State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Falcon Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 620 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus).
Is ROTC at Bowling Green State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Bowling Green State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Bowling Green State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Bowling Green State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
bgsu.edu
- Admissions
choose.bgsu.edu
- Financial aid
bgsu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Bowling Green, OH 43403
IPEDS UNITID: 201441
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