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The campus of BGSU Firelands is in Huron, Ohio, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at BGSU Firelands include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine, engineering technician, and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes BGSU Firelands an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, BGSU Firelands had 2,055 students enrolled (1,419 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands
One University Drive
Huron, OH 44839-9791
General Phone: (419) 433-5560
Admissions Phone: (419) 372-2086
Financial Aid Phone: (419) 372-2651
http://www.firelands.bgsu.edu
BGSU Firelands awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 60 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 16 | respiratory care tech |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | computer engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, industrial tech, electronics tech |
| Medicine | 8 | health professions |
| Business And Management | 6 | accounting technology, operations management, business |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | family and community services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer programming |
Number of programs and degrees for BGSU Firelands in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 113 | 13 |
In 2005, BGSU Firelands had a total enrollment of 2,055 students (1,419 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Huron, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (419) 372-2086
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,114 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,422 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,140 |
Financial Aid:
BGSU Firelands participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 301801)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (419) 372-2651
BGSU Firelands has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $72,172 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $64,712 | 5 | $52,348 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $45,228 | 5 | $49,801 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $35,005 | 6 | $41,695 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $50,443 | 5 | $44,752 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $55,725 | 21 | $46,889 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Community Services
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets BGSU Firelands Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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