Bowling Green State University-firelands
School Notes Overview:
For four decades and counting BGSU Firelands has served the higher education goals and needs of north-central Ohio. Over the years we have grown quite a bit, and our commitment has allowed us to continue to provide access to a major university experience at affordable prices....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Erie County, OH | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,092 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 892 students | 1,444 students |
| Full-Time Graduate | 1 students | 16 students |
| Part-Time Graduate | 39 students | 21 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,024 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 78% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 41% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,214 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 33% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,244 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 19% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,554 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 70% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,551 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- One of Bowling Green State University's seven undergraduate colleges, located in Huron, Ohio. Situated on 216 acres, four buildings, plant value of $16.1 million.
- Thousands of students have received degrees or have taken courses at BGSU Firelands since it opened its doors on September 25, 1968. Thousands of citizens have taken non-credit, lifelong learning courses and attended workshops and seminars through the Office for Educational Outreach.
- BGSU Firelands awards the following associate degrees: associate of arts, associate of science, associate of applied business in administrative office systems, associate of applied business in business management technology, associate of applied business in computer science technology, associate of applied business in visual media technology, associate of applied science in criminal justice, associate of applied science in electrical/electronic engineering technology, associate of applied sciences in health information technology, associate of applied science in human services, associate of applied science in radiologic technology, associate of applied science in respiratory care technology, associate of applied science in world class manufacturing, associate of technical study and associate of technical study in emergency medical technician--paramedic.
- BGSU Firelands provides the first two years of instruction toward the bachelor of science in nursing degree, serves as the satellite site for the Lorain County Community College associate of applied science in nursing program and, in consort with the Medical College of Ohio, offers the necessary coursework for RNs to complete the bachelor of science and master of science in nursing degrees. The associate of applied science in respiratory care technology degree is also offered as a satellite program at Lorain County Community College.
- BGSU Firelands credits are BGSU credits. Bowling Green State University's accreditation by the North Central Association ensures that credits earned at Firelands are transferable to most other colleges and universities.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Successful Firelands job fair (FOX Toledo)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 01:35:34 am
FOX Toledo News was involved with the Firelands Community job Fair Friday afternoon, which was held at the Bowling Green State University Firelands campus in Huron. - Author to speak at Firelands (Port Clinton News Herald)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 01:37:13 pm
HURON -- Sherman Alexie will present "The Partially True Story of the True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Cedar Point Center at Bowling Green State University Firelands. - Firelands seeks students from first class for celebration (Port Clinton News Herald)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 12:35:40 pm
HURON -- Bowling Green State University-Firelands opened its doors Sept. 25, 1968, with hundreds of new students from Erie, Huron and Ottawa counties. - Children's Theatre to perform classic (Port Clinton News Herald)
posted on August 28, 2009 at 12:41:05 pm
The Caryl Crane Children's Theatre will close its 23rd season with "Raggedy Ann and Andy," by Patricia Thackray, based on the Bobbs-Merrill book. - BGSU prepares for students to return for fall semester (Port Clinton News Herald)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 12:39:54 pm
HURON -- Several Bowling Green State University-Firelands' offices will be open to help students register for fall semester.
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