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Bowling Green State University, also known as BGSU, is a four-year, public institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United Staes. It was established in 1910. Initially, the university was called Bowling Green State Normal School. Later, in 1935, it gained university status and adopted its current name. BGSU offers more than 200 undergraduate programs and has over 20,000 students enrolled. The university spreads over 1330 acres of land.
BGSU offers a number of undergraduate and post-graduate degree courses through the following colleges:
- BGSU : Firelands College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education & Human Development
- College of Health & Human Services
- College of Musical Arts
- College of Technology
- Graduate College
The athletic teams of BGSU are called the Falcons. They participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. The sports teams include men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, women’s gymnastics, and men’s ice hockey.
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Campus LocationOne University Drive
Huron, OH 44839-9791
USA
Main Tel: (419) 433-5560
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Bowling Green State University-Firelands HighlightsWhere Bowling Green State University-Firelands stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 155 | 17 | | 1-2 year certificate | 3 | 3 |
BGSU Firelands StudentsThe student enrollment at BGSU Firelands was 2,065 in 2007 (1,463 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 97% of enrolled students and graduate students are 3%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,228 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,536 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,140 |
Financial Aid: BGSU Firelands participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 17 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 7 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 21 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (14 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
DESIGN (2 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded) - Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (7 awarded) - Family and Community Services
LIBERAL ARTS (75 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (34 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (4 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (8 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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