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Bowling Green State University or BGSU is a state assisted university. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio. BGSU main campus is situated on 1,338 acres and has over 100 building on its campus. BGSU offers over 200 undergraduate programs,as well as various master's and doctoral degrees. It has more than 900 full-time faculty on the main campus.
The sports teams of BGSU are known as the Falcons. The Falcons participate in NCAA Division I (Division I-A for football), Mid-American Conference and the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. BGSU is one of only 13 universities in the country offering NCAA division I-A football, Division I men's and women's basketball, and Division I ice hockey. The Falcons have won three consecutive conference championships in women's basketball in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
The school is known for its programs in music and education and teaching.
Admission to Bowling Green is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
Bowling Green has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 18,619 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Bowling Green. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Bowling Green values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-American Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus
220 McFall Ctr
Bowling Green, OH 43403
General Phone: (419) 372-2531
http://www.bgsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 1,190 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, teacher education and development, middle school teaching, education courses, educational administration, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 667 | speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, political science, history, economics, American studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 602 | accounting, marketing studies, finance, fashion merchandising, business management, logistics, business, business statistics, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 202 | psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 186 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness, dietitian, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, vocational counseling, exercise science |
| Science | 167 | biology, chemistry, bacteriology, physics, geology, chemistry courses |
| Family and Social Work | 167 | family studies, social work, public administration, child development, food and nutrition |
| Design | 137 | design and visual communication |
| Media | 127 | communication and journalism, journalism, public relations, broadcast journalism, communication studies |
| Medicine | 116 | health professions, gerontology, neuroscience |
| Engineering Technician | 103 | construction engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 89 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 76 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 74 | computer and info science |
| Music | 67 | music performance, voice, music, piano, various music studies, music theory and composition, conducting, musicology, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 63 | criminal justice and safety |
| Architecture and Planning | 57 | interior architecture, environmental design |
| Fine Arts | 43 | fine arts studies, fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Hospitality | 41 | tourism promotion, hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Mathematics | 32 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 31 | natural resources management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 30 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Transportation | 28 | aviation operations |
| Religion and Philosophy | 25 | philosophy, philosophy and religious studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 22 | drama, acting, theatre design, stagecraft |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 17 | cinematography, film studies |
| Medical Administration | 14 | health care administration, environmental health |
| Law | 12 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for Bowling Green in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,310 | 109 |
| Master's degree | 974 | 63 |
| Doctor's degree | 86 | 14 |
| Post-master's certificate | 15 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Bowling Green had a total enrollment of 18,619 students (17,809 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 86% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Bowling Green offers campus housing for 6,671 of its 17,809 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bowling Green, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,111 | 9,712 | 87% | 3,098 | 32% |
| Men | 4,770 | 4,117 | 86% | 1,398 | 34% |
| Women | 6,341 | 5,595 | 88% | 1,700 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 435 | 535 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,368 |
| Room and board | $ 7,220 |
| Room charge | $ 4,220 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,174 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,152 |
Financial Aid:
Bowling Green participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 301800)
Bowling Green has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 271 | 155 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 64 | 67 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 142 | 152 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $124,804 | 4 | $106,226 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $94,601 | 6 | $84,001 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $105,551 | 13 | $85,168 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 109 | $95,762 | 37 | $88,545 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 147 | $73,455 | 107 | $66,400 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 66 | $57,283 | 74 | $56,140 |
| Instructor | academic year | 123 | $41,247 | 116 | $39,625 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $47,420 | 27 | $46,911 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 456 | $67,131 | 361 | $56,505 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 179 | 139 | 318 |
| Football | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Track | 4 | 27 | 31 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 97 | 137 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Environmental Design/Architecture
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Statistics
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Multicultural Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism Promotion Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Neuroscience
MUSIC
Conducting
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bowling Green Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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