BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY (BGSU)

  • 220 McFall Ctr
  • Bowling Green, OH 43403
  • OPEID College Code: 00301800
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  • General Phone: (419) 372-2531
  • President: Carol A. Cartwright
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 17,309
  • College Alias: BGSU
  • College Mascot: Falcons
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  • 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
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
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  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • 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
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,6475,77110,418
Number Granted Admission (%)4,012 (86%)5,241 (91%)9,253 (89%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,428 (36%)1,743 (33%)3,171 (34%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1816%
ACT ® Exam2,91392%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440570
SAT ® Math460570
SAT ® Writing430530
 
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1925
ACT ® Math1824
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving80%27%18%68%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,844$4,173$2,006$4,223
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.5%4.1%3.3%
Number in Default215187142
Number in Repayment4,7694,5294,212
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$9,060$9,060$9,060
In-State Tuition and Fees$9,060$9,060$9,060
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,368$16,368$16,368
Books and Supplies$1,216$1,174$1,140
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,670$7,220$6,878
Other Expenses$3,179$3,152$3,078
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$21,125$20,606$20,156
In-State$21,125$20,606$20,156
Out of State$28,433$27,914$27,464
Off Campus
In-District$10,276$10,234$10,200
In-State$10,276$10,234$10,200
Out of State$17,584$17,542$17,508
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,276$10,234$10,200
In-State$10,276$10,234$10,200
Out of State$17,584$17,542$17,508
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Environmental Design, Architecture27--
Interior Architecture34--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology9122-
Ecology6--
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography4--
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology8--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting9847-
Business Administration-52-
Business Economics6--
Business Statistics-16-
Commerce31--
Fashion Merchandising61--
Finance6111-
Hospitality Administration and Management5--
International Business10--
Logistics and Materials Management65--
Management Information Systems102-
Management Information Systems and Services, Other3--
Marketing, Other102--
Organizational Behavior Studies-9-
Tourism and Travel Services Management24--
Tourism Promotion Operations17--
 
Communications and Journalism
Broadcast Journalism10--
Communication-5-
Communication and Journalism, Other47--
Journalism25--
Public Relations31--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer3718-
 
Education
Biology Teacher Education82-
Business Teacher Education157-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services-40-
Counseling and Guidance Services-26-
Curriculum and Instruction-178-
Drama and Dance Teacher Education5--
Education Administration-64-
Education, Other66--
Education, Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairments14--
Education, Teaching of the Gifted and Talented-9-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education39--
Foreign Language Teacher Education9--
Health Teacher Education1--
Kindergarten and Preschool Education182--
Mathematics Teacher Education253-
Multicultural Education-6-
Music Teacher Education306-
Physical Education26--
Physics Teacher Education-3-
Reading Teacher Education-22-
Sales and Marketing Operations Teacher Education1--
Science Teacher Education12--
Social Studies Teacher Education53--
Special Education and Teaching, Other-7-
Special Education Teaching8730-
Teacher and Professional Development, Other-39-
Technical Teacher Education30--
Middle School Education96--
 
Engineering Technology
Construction Engineering Technology552-
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology16--
Industrial Technology-2-
Mechanical Technology Technician18--
Quality Control Technology1--
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing16--
English Language and Literature2519-
Speech163--
Technical and Business Writing5--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African Studies4--
Asian Civilization Studies9--
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other7--
United States Studies38-
Womens Studies2--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development3--
Human Development and Family Studies89--
Nutrition and Wellness Studies-3-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature37-
German Language and Literature610-
Latin Language and Literature1--
Russian Language and Literature3--
Spanish Language and Literature914-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics4--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training17--
Clinical Laboratory Science10--
Communication Disorders361-
Community Health and Preventive Medicine1--
Dietetics14--
Environmental Health4--
Health Care Administration13--
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other76--
Nursing69--
Speech and Language Pathology-24-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling-9-
 
History
History467-
Public and Applied History and Archival Administration-1-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology14--
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other77-
Neuroscience3--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Pre-Law Studies8--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts126--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics104-
Statistics-6-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Management and Policy15--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy157-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry102-
Geology and Earth Science714-
Physics25-
 
Psychology
Educational Psychology-7-
Psychology9917-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration59-
Social Work31--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other40--
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-10-
Parks and Recreation1410-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management11214-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice5711-
 
Social Sciences
Applied Economics1--
Economics1711-
Geography10--
International Relations and Affairs27--
Political Science47--
Sociology421-
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Aviation and Airway Management21--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting3--
Art History43-
Cinematography and Film19--
Conducting-2-
Design and Visual Communications127--
Drama65-
Film Studies2--
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other292-
Fine Studio Arts-9-
Music10--
Music History, Literature, and Theory-3-
Music Performance711-
Music Theory and Composition312-
Music, Other4--
Musicology and Ethnomusicology-3-
Piano and Organ29-
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology2--
Voice and Opera76-
Art Studies57--
Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other3--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 17,309
  • Undergraduate: 14,319 Graduate: 2,990
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 7,811 Female: 9,498
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 6,651 Female: 7,668
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 1,160 Female: 1,830
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 14,693 Part-Time: 2,616
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 13,162 Part-Time: 1,157
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,531 Part-Time: 1,459
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien7304%
American Indian960.6%
Black1,67610%
Asian1701%
Hispanic5203%
White13,54778%
Unknown5703%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 182792%
Ages 18-195,33731%
Ages 20-215,31931%
Ages 22-243,17318%
Ages 25-291,5029%
Ages 30-346174%
Ages 35-394152%
Ages 40-494513%
Ages 50-652121%
Age Over 6540.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,6332,253380
Faculty Status1,085795290
Tenured Faculty405405-
Graduate Assistants867-867
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,085795290
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1411401
Other Professionals51349815
Technical and/or Paraprofessional89482074
Clerical And Secretarial44239349
Skilled Crafts58553
Service and/or Maintenance27926019
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,534 (760)$67,386 (416)$56,667 (344)
Professor$92,597 (140)$94,883 (103)$86,231 (37)
Associate Professor$69,977 (237)$73,276 (132)$65,829 (105)
Assistant Professor$56,974 (133)$56,652 (68)$57,311 (65)
Instructor$40,690 (210)$41,351 (101)$40,078 (109)
Lecturer$46,388 (40)$46,543 (12)$46,321 (28)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$95,842 (35)$101,596 (22)$86,105 (13)
Professor$114,633 (16)$117,435 (12)$106,226 (4)
Associate Professor$89,272 (13)$92,050 (7)$86,030 (6)
Assistant Professor$63,781 (1)$63,781 (1)- (-)
Instructor$57,563 (4)$58,876 (2)$56,250 (2)
Lecturer$65,778 (1)- (-)$65,778 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,234 (795)$68,177 (438)$57,169 (357)
Professor$92,719 (156)$95,009 (115)$86,298 (41)
Associate Professor$70,136 (250)$73,379 (139)$66,075 (111)
Assistant Professor$56,939 (134)$56,588 (69)$57,311 (65)
Instructor$40,810 (214)$41,483 (103)$40,185 (111)
Lecturer$46,569 (41)$46,543 (12)$46,580 (29)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$5,316,661$3,132,349$2,184,312
Ratio (%)100%59%41%
 
Participants
All Athletes472225247
Unduplicated Athletes386225161
Baseball3131-
Basketball371522
All Track Combined99-99
Football105105-
Golf1899
Gymnastics17-17
Ice Hockey2727-
Soccer562828
Softball21-21
Swimming22-22
Tennis9-9
Track and Field, X-Country1010-
Volleyball20-20
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$116,777$69,403
Assistant Coaches-$63,010$38,213
 
Coaches
All Coaches472522
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Gymnastics2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Ice Hockey33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, X-Country11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students59%
 
By Gender
Male54%
Female63%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien58%
American Indian47%
Black51%
Asian48%
Hispanic49%
White61%
Unknown55%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less33%
5 Years55%
6 Years59%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related4221
Liquor Related4822
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related6941
Liquor Related8340
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape78
Burglary2051
Arson43
On Campus
Forcible Rape109
Robbery11
Aggravated Assault-2
Burglary2153
Vehicle Theft12
Arson44
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