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Bowling Green State University-Firelands

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 11%

Located in Huron, Ohio, BGSU-Firelands is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Bowling Green State University-Firelands is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bowling Green State University-Firelands is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at BGSU-Firelands is reported to be 11%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at BGSU-Firelands is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at BGSU-Firelands do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,776

Cost of attendance at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,765

Cost of attendance at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Bowling Green State University-Firelands received on average $4,146 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,146
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 234 48% $4,488 $1,050,281
Other Federal Grant 329 67% $4,170 $1,371,981
State Grant/Scholarships 5 1% $4,098 $20,490
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 222 45% $937 $208,046
Total Grant & Scholarships 386 79% $4,146 $1,600,517

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bowling Green State University-Firelands students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bowling Green State University-Firelands students is 11.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 14.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 5.9%.

11.2%

  • white 13.0% 35 students
  • Mixed Race 10.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Bowling Green State University-Firelands provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bowling Green State University-Firelands offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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