Bowling Green State University-Firelands

https://www.firelands.bgsu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $5,704
    3.58% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $15,782
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,097
    50.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    11.3%
    48 Graduates

    About

    Bowling Green State University-Firelands is a higher education institution located in Erie County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bowling Green State University-Firelands were Liberal Arts & Sciences (581 degrees awarded), Kindergarten & Preschool Education (54 degrees), and Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields (15 degrees).

    In 2024, 767 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bowling Green State University-Firelands. 55.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (607 degrees), 12.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is $5,704, which is $−2,456 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is $5,704, which is $2,456 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,782.

    In 2024, 36% of undergraduate students attending Bowling Green State University-Firelands received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $5,704
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bowling Green State University-Firelands was $5,704. The cost of tuition at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is $−2,456 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $15,782
    2024 Value
    2.39%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Bowling Green State University-Firelands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,782. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bowling Green State University-Firelands grew by 2.39%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,960
    Room and Board
    $800
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Bowling Green State University-Firelands was of $12,960 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.44% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12.7% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    36%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    30%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    36% of undergraduate students at Bowling Green State University-Firelands received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.86% with respect to 2023, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Bowling Green State University-Firelands had a total enrollment of 2,097 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is 1,055 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,042. This means that 50.3% 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 71% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 6.63% Hispanic or Latino, 5.29% Two or More Races, 0.858% Asian, 0.238% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.191% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by White Male (25%) and Black or African American Female (8.19%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    50.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,097 students. The full-time enrollment at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is 1,055 and the part-time enrollment is 1,042. This means that 50.3% of students enrolled at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    51%
    2024 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 51%. 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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,488 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      217 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      139 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is 71% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 6.63% Hispanic or Latino, 5.29% Two or More Races, 0.858% Asian, 0.238% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.191% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 111 students (5.29%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 85 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 (607 degrees awarded). There were 12.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is Liberal Arts & Sciences (581 degrees awarded), followed by Kindergarten & Preschool Education (54 degrees) and Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields (15 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 Liberal Arts & Humanities (581 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (52 degrees), and Communication Technologies (3 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 (1,657,073 people), Accountants & auditors (1,035,455 people), Other managers (828,912 people), Financial managers (543,001 people), and Secondary school teachers (539,294 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (581 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (52 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Education (54 degrees), and Business (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are Liberal Arts & Humanities (581 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (52 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Education (54 degrees), and Business (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (3,171,219 people), Computer Systems Design (644,109 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (556,167 people), Construction (479,875 people), and Banking & related activities (477,299 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bowling Green State University-Firelands are Liberal Arts & Humanities (581 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (52 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Education (54 degrees), and Business (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      581 degrees awarded
    2. Kindergarten & Preschool Education
      54 degrees awarded
    3. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields
      15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Bowling Green State University-Firelands was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 581 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    341
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    426
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 341 degrees were awarded to men at Bowling Green State University-Firelands, which is 0.8 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (426).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 264 degrees were awarded to men at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.833 times less than the 317 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 317 degrees were awarded to men at Bowling Green State University-Firelands in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.2 times more than the 264 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    6%
    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%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      607 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      49 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      43 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is white (607 degrees awarded). There were 12.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

    2.09% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      337 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      270 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      247 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is white female (337 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (270 degrees).

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    Operations

    Bowling Green State University-Firelands has an endowment valued at nearly $6.51M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was not reported.

    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 16 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

    Endowment

    $6.51M
    2024 Endowment
    9.84%
    growth from 2023

    Bowling Green State University-Firelands has an endowment valued at about $6.51M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bowling Green State University-Firelands grew 9.84% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $98.9k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.46M
    Instructional Salaries
    46
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Bowling Green State University-Firelands paid a total of $3.46M to 46 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, 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 16 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

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