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Bowling Green State University – Firelands, also known as BGSU-Firelands, was established in 1968, and is located in Huron, Ohio. The degrees awarded by the institution are associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees. Major programs are offered in a number of subjects. The institution also offers several certificate courses.
The athletics department of the institution organizes various intramural sports through the intramural club. The students participate in sports including basketball, coed volleyball, football, bowling, and pool among others.
Bowling Green State University has an active student life. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations. These are Environmental Sciences Club, Firelands Chapter of the Ohio Student Education Association, Visual Communications Technology Organization, Healthy Lifestyles Club, and BGSU Firelands Student Government and others.
Huron, OH is home to BGSU Firelands. Huron is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at BGSU Firelands go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
BGSU Firelands has 2,065 enrolled students (as of 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Bowling Green State University Firelands
One University Drive
Huron, OH 44839-9791
General Phone: (419) 433-5560
http://www.firelands.bgsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 75 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 34 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech |
| Business And Management | 14 | business, accounting technology, management information systems, business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | family and community services |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | electronics tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial tech, engineering technician |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Medicine | 4 | health professions |
| Design | 2 | design and visual communication |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office data entry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer support |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1 | EMT paramedic |
Number of programs and degrees for BGSU Firelands in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 155 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 3 |
In 2007, BGSU Firelands had a total enrollment of 2,065 students (1,463 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-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 Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 301801)
BGSU Firelands has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $70,839 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $72,099 | 6 | $58,266 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $48,563 | 5 | $46,477 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $43,241 | 10 | $44,284 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $52,001 | 4 | $50,687 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $60,031 | 25 | $49,103 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Community Services
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets BGSU Firelands Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% |  |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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