Bowling Green State University-Firelands

www.firelands.bgsu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,507

2.31% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$16,169

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0219%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,928

47.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

10.2%

37 Graduates

About

Bowling Green State University-Firelands is a higher education institution located in Erie County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bowling Green State University-Firelands were Liberal Arts & Sciences (120 degrees awarded), Kindergarten & Preschool Education (44 degrees), and General Engineering Technology (17 degrees).

In 2023, 303 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bowling Green State University-Firelands. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (240 degrees), 15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is $5,507, which is $−2,746 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bowling Green State University-Firelands was 0.0219%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,575 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is $5,507, which is $2,746 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,169.

In 2023, 35% of undergraduate students attending Bowling Green State University-Firelands received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,507

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bowling Green State University-Firelands was $5,507. The cost of tuition at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is $−2,746 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bowling Green State University-Firelands (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,169

2023 Value

18.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bowling Green State University-Firelands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,169. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bowling Green State University-Firelands grew by 18.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bowling Green State University-Firelands (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,776

Room and Board

$710

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bowling Green State University-Firelands was of $12,776 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 10.6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $710. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bowling Green State University-Firelands (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Bowling Green State University-Firelands received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 22.2% with respect to 2022, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bowling Green State University-Firelands (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0219%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bowling Green State University-Firelands was 0.0219%, which represents 1 out of the 4575 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Bowling Green State University-Firelands had a total enrollment of 1,928 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is 924 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,004. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bowling Green State University-Firelands, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.1% White, 9.18% Black or African American, 6.59% Hispanic or Latino, 4.41% Two or More Races, 0.467% Asian, 0.104% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0519% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.3%), followed by White Male (26.1%) and Black or African American Female (7.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,928 students. The full-time enrollment at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is 924 and the part-time enrollment is 1,004. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bowling Green State University-Firelands (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bowling Green State University-Firelands was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Bowling Green State University-Firelands had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bowling Green State University-Firelands (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,410 enrolled students
Black or African American
177 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
127 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is 73.1% White, 9.18% Black or African American, 6.59% Hispanic or Latino, 4.41% Two or More Races, 0.467% Asian, 0.104% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0519% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 81 more women than men received degrees from Bowling Green State University-Firelands. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is white (240 degrees awarded). There were 15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is Liberal Arts & Sciences (120 degrees awarded), followed by Kindergarten & Preschool Education (44 degrees) and General Engineering Technology (17 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bowling Green State University-Firelands, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (38 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (120 degrees), and Education (44 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,543,491 people), Secondary school teachers (485,440 people), Education administrators (268,788 people), Special education teachers (210,710 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (207,212 people).

The most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (38 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (120 degrees), Education (44 degrees), Human Sciences (6 degrees), and Protective Services (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are Engineering Technologies (38 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (120 degrees), Education (44 degrees), Human Sciences (6 degrees), and Protective Services (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are Elementary & secondary schools (2,770,272 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (235,385 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (136,385 people), Child day care services (121,263 people), and Computer Systems Design (103,003 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bowling Green State University-Firelands.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
120 degrees awarded
Kindergarten & Preschool Education
44 degrees awarded
General Engineering Technology
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Bowling Green State University-Firelands was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 120 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Bowling Green State University-Firelands according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

111

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

192

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Bowling Green State University-Firelands, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (192).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bowling Green State University-Firelands by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.519 times less than the 79 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.93 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

11%

150% Completion Time

In 2018, 6% of students graduating from Bowling Green State University-Firelands completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 11% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
240 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is white (240 degrees awarded). There were 15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

4.95% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
154 degrees awarded
White Male
86 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is white female (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (86 degrees).

Operations

Bowling Green State University-Firelands employs 19 Instructors, 13 Lecturers and 8 Professors. Most academics at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are Female Instructor (11), Female Lecturer (10), and Male Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 17 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Instructional Salaries

$3.49M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bowling Green State University-Firelands paid a total of $3.49M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bowling Green State University-Firelands were Instructor with 19 employees, Lecturer with 13 employees, and Professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bowling Green State University-Firelands were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Lecturer
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bowling Green State University-Firelands was Female Instructor with 11 employees, Female Lecturer with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bowling Green State University-Firelands.

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