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BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

110 McFall Center, Bowling Green, OH 43403

Admissions: 419-372-2478 • Financial Aid: 419-372-2651

Email: choosebgsu@bgsu.edu • Website: http://www.bgsu.edu

From the College

“Bowling Green State University is passionate about offering a nurturing atmosphere where values exploration, critical thinking and character development flourish. The university emphasizes a culture of respect, celebrates diversity and provides the personal attention typical of a small, private college. Smaller residential learning communities, undergraduate research, first-year transition programs, interdisciplinary collaborations and an expectation of campus and community involvement reinforce learning both in and out of the classroom.”

Campus Setting

Bowling Green State is a public university. Founded as a teacher-training institution in 1910, it began granting bachelor’s degrees in 1929. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and Human Development, Health and Human Services, Musical Arts and Technology. Its 1,338-acre campus is located in Bowling Green, 25 miles south of Toledo. A four-year public institution, Bowling Green State University has an enrollment of 17,309 students. In addition to a large, well-stocked library, the campus facilities include: musical arts building • planetarium • life science building. Bowling Green State University provides on-campus housing with 43 units that can accommodate 6,000 students. Housing options: coed dorms • sorority housing • fraternity housing • single-student apartments • special housing for disabled students • special housing for international students. Recreation and sports facilities include: field house • golf course • ice arena • outdoor and indoor recreation centers • football field • baseball field • soccer field • softball field • basketball and volleyball arena • indoor and outdoor track • swimming pool • indoor and outdoor tennis courts.

Student Life and Activities

Most students (60 percent) live off campus which does impact the on-campus social scene. Nevertheless, like any college, students do find time to create their own recreational outlets. More than 300 student organizations are available at BGSU including academic affiliated, cultural, service, honoraries, recreational, Greek and special interest groups. Students hang out at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and Rec Center and enjoy BGSU sporting events, Homecoming, Dance Marathon, Family Weekend, Sibs-N-Kids weekend, University Activities Organization events and CampusFest. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: basketball • broomball • curling • flag football • golf scramble • indoor soccer • racquetball • softball • tennis • volleyball • walleyball • cornhole tourney • inner tube water polo. Bowling Green State University is a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (Division I) and Mid-America Conference (Division I).

Academics and Learning Environment

For the B student, the learning environment of a college is just as important as the quality of its academic program. Bowling Green State University has 795 full-time and 157 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The most common course size is 20 to 29 students. Bowling Green State University offers 232 majors with the most popular being Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching, speech and rhetorical studies and design and visual communications. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 1.5 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: self-designed majors • pass/fail grading option • independent study • double majors • dual degrees • accelerated study • honors program • Phi Beta Kappa • internships • distance learning.

Highlights

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green (Pop. 28,775)

Location: Large town

Four-year public

Founded: 1910

Website: http://www.bgsu.edu

Students

Total enrollment: 17,309

Undergrads: 14,319

Freshmen: 4,307

Part-time students: 8%

From out-of-state: 13%

From public schools: Not reported

Male/Female: 46%/54%

Live on-campus: 40%

In fraternities: 12%

In sororities: 12%

Off-campus employment rating: Good

Caucasian: 80%

African American: 11%

Hispanic: 3%

Asian or Pacific Islander: 1%

Native American: 1%

International: 2%

Academics

Calendar: Semester

Student/faculty ratio: 18:1

Class size 9 or fewer: 10%

Class size 10-29: 58%

Class size 30-49: 25%

Class size 50-99: 5%

Class size 100 or more: 2%

Returning freshmen: 75%

Six-year graduation rate: 60%

Most Popular Majors

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

Speech and rhetorical studies

Design and visual communications

B Student Support and Success

Bowling Green offers the Office of Academic Enhancement (ACEN), which is dedicated to providing advice and academic support to new students so that they can make a smooth transition from high school to college. Students can find tutoring, mentoring and individualized academic assistance through ACEN, so that they can achieve academic success.

In addition to this, Bowling Green has a Study Skills Center that features computer software, course content video cassettes, a “How to Succeed in…”series of manuals, study tips brochures and charts and tests from various classes. Mentor groups are available for students who are struggling in their coursework. These groups meet once a week for 50-minute sessions. The mentors are students who have earned an A in the course he/she is helping with. Students who are enrolled in a Math or Statistics course are also encouraged to utilize the Math and Stats Tutoring Center. Students can get help on any course writing needed through the Writing Center.

The school offers a class called ACEN 100, which is a College Reading/Learning Skills course. It is designed to improve the basic reading and learning habits of students in topics like vocabulary, note taking, comprehension, time management, test taking and critical thinking.

Bowling Green State University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic • career • personal • psychological • minority students • military • veterans • non-traditional students • family planning. Recognizing that some students may need extra preparation, Bowling Green State University offers remedial and refresher courses in: reading • writing • math • study skills. The average freshman year GPA is 2.6, and 75 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Bowling Green State University include: American Electric Power Company • American Greetings • Applied Materials • Avery Dennison Corporation • Battele • C.H. Robinson Worldwide • Cleveland Clinic • Coca-Cola Enterprises • Cooper Tire • Dana Corporation • Dietrich Metal Framing • Disney • FirstEnergy Corporation • Eaton • Emerson Electric Company • Ernst & Young • Ford Motor Company • Frito-Lay • GE • Goodrich Corporation • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company • Honda • Kohl’s Corporation • Lowe’s Companies • Macy’s • Marathon Oil Corporation • Maritz Research • Marriott • Mead Westvaco • Medtronic • Monsanto Company • National City Corporation • NCR Corporation • Newell Rubbermaid • Owens Corning • Owens-Illinois • Parker Hannifin Corporation • Progressive • Rockwell Automation • Science Applications International Corporation • Scotts Company • Sherwin-Williams Company • Social Security Administration • Target Corporation • Turner Construction Company • Wells Fargo • Westfield Insurance.

Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Bowling Green State University. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. High school foreign language and math waivers are accepted. According to the school, all services are provided on the basis of documented need to ensure equal access. Students with learning disabilities will find the following programs at Bowling Green State University extremely useful: tutors • learning center • testing accommodations • extended time for tests • take-home exam • oral tests • exam on tape or computer • readers • typist/scribe • note-taking services • reading machines • tape recorders • texts on tape • early syllabus • priority registration • waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management • organizational skills • specific subject areas • writing labs • math labs • study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Disability Services is available to students.

How to Get Admitted

For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview • extracurricular activities • special talents, interests, abilities • character/personal qualities • volunteer work • work experience • state of residency • minority affiliation • alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. According to the admissions office: Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (combined SAT I score of 920) and minimum 2.5 GPA required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.

How to Pay for College

To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Bowling Green State University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • Federal Pell grants • state scholarships and grants • college-based scholarships and grants • private scholarships and grants • Federal Nursing scholarships. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • state scholarships and grants • creative arts and performance awards • special achievements and activities awards • special characteristics awards • athletic scholarships • ROTC scholarships.

Highlights

Admissions

Applicants: 10,418

Accepted: 9,253

Acceptance rate: 88.8%

Average GPA: 3.2

ACT range: 19-24

SAT Math range: 450-570

SAT Reading range: 450-580

SAT Writing range: 450-550

Top 10% of class: 12%

Top 25% of class: 35%

Top 50% of class: 69%

Deadlines

Early Action: No

Early Decision: No

Regular Action: Rolling admissions

Common Application: Not accepted

Financial Aid

In-state tuition: $9,704

Out-of-state tuition: $9,704

Room: $4,560

Board: $2,950

Books: $3,800

Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 68%

Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 62%

Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 76%

Avg. aid package (freshmen): $11,920

Avg. aid package (undergrads): $12,886

Freshmen receiving merit-based aid: 19%

Undergrads rec. merit-based aid: 15%

Avg. debt upon graduation: $28,542

Prominent Alumni

Tim Conway, Eva Marie Saint, Shantanu Narayen.

School Spirit

Mascot: Falcons

Colors: Brown and orange

Song: Forward Falcons