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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus (BGSU)
- 220 McFall Ctr
- Bowling Green, OH 43403
- OPEID College Code: 00301800
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- General Phone: (419) 372-2531
- President: Sidney Ribeau
- Website: www.bgsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 18,619
- College Alias: BGSU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - BGSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: go2.bgsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,917 | 6,426 | 11,343 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,249 (86%) | 5,678 (88%) | 9,927 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,444 (34%) | 1,797 (32%) | 3,241 (33%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 192 | 6% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,982 | 92% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 575 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: BGSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 25% | 20% | 52% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,067 | $3,379 | $1,889 | $6,509 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Number in Default | 142 | 132 | 140 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,212 | 4,311 | 3,902 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,060 | $9,060 | $8,560 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,368 | $16,368 | $15,868 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,878 | $6,684 | $6,434 |
| Other Expenses | $3,078 | $4,244 | $3,008 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,156 | $21,128 | $19,142 |
| Out of State | $27,464 | $28,436 | $26,450 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,200 | $10,200 | $9,700 |
| Out of State | $17,508 | $17,508 | $17,008 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,200 | $10,200 | $9,700 |
| Out of State | $17,508 | $17,508 | $17,008 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 18,619 Undergraduate: 15,638 Graduate: 2,981
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,253 Female: 10,366
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,162 Female: 8,476
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,091 Female: 1,890
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 16,078 Part-Time: 2,541
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 14,538 Part-Time: 1,100
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,540 Part-Time: 1,441
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 686 | 4% |
| American Indian | 111 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,665 | 9% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 616 | 3% |
| White | 14,858 | 80% |
| Unknown | 520 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 303 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,916 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,909 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,382 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,479 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 592 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 347 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 450 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 238 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,679 | 2,259 | 420 |
| Faculty Status | 1,138 | 876 | 262 |
| Tenured Faculty | 442 | 442 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 900 | - | 900 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,138 | 876 | 262 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 166 | 165 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 477 | 449 | 28 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 898 | 769 | 129 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 462 | 392 | 70 |
| Skilled Crafts | 49 | 45 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 267 | 231 | 36 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,748 (841) | $65,682 (476) | $56,618 (365) |
| Professor | $91,356 (144) | $92,376 (111) | $87,923 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $69,466 (271) | $72,005 (156) | $66,023 (115) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,519 (162) | $57,511 (75) | $55,664 (87) |
| Instructor | $39,912 (223) | $40,206 (121) | $39,563 (102) |
| Lecturer | $46,177 (41) | $46,153 (13) | $46,188 (28) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $98,014 (35) | $104,795 (26) | $78,425 (9) |
| Professor | $120,088 (16) | $123,937 (13) | $103,412 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $90,796 (13) | $93,596 (10) | $81,463 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,818 (1) | $62,818 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $50,352 (4) | $57,354 (2) | $43,350 (2) |
| Lecturer | $64,500 (1) | - (-) | $64,500 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,485 (876) | $66,721 (502) | $56,800 (374) |
| Professor | $92,046 (160) | $93,323 (124) | $87,647 (36) |
| Associate Professor | $69,687 (284) | $72,280 (166) | $66,039 (118) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,488 (163) | $57,431 (76) | $55,664 (87) |
| Instructor | $39,934 (227) | $40,315 (123) | $39,484 (104) |
| Lecturer | $46,334 (42) | $46,153 (13) | $46,415 (29) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,357,106 | $3,174,489 | $2,182,617 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 471 | 228 | 243 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 411 | 228 | 183 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Football | 106 | 106 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Gymnastics | 21 | - | 21 |
| Ice Hockey | 28 | 28 | - |
| Soccer | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 46 | - | 46 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 46 | - | 46 |
| Cross Country | 33 | 13 | 20 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $96,261 | $58,813 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $58,517 | $36,335 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Gymnastics | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 27%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 57% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 53% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| American Indian | 47% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 52% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 33% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 41 | 60 |
| Liquor Related | 40 | 70 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 21 | 36 |
| Liquor Related | 22 | 39 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 9 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 53 | 27 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 4 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 8 | 8 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 51 | 25 |
| Arson | 3 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
