Bowling Green State University

Campus and Location
Established in 1910 to educate teachers, BGSU is the 14th largest producer of teachers
In-town residential campus in a park-like setting
Bowling Green (population 29,600) is within easy driving distance of major Midwest cities and the Toledo airport
Students and Faculty
More than 21,000 students, including 2,000 at BGSU Firelands in Huron, Ohio
19:1 student to faculty ratio
Students from 49 states and 75 countries
Average ACT for entering freshman is 22; average high school GPA is 3.25
Ethnic and racial minority students made up about 19 percent of the entering fall 2005 class
884 full-time faculty (nearly 80 percent with the highest degree in their field)
Student Life
Approximately 7,000 students reside in 17 residence halls and 30 houses
Nearly 325 student organizations, including 40 fraternities and sororities
Wide range of service learning opportunities, cultural and special events
Student Recreation Center and Perry Field House for drop-in and scheduled fitness activities
Degree Programs and Learning Resources
More than 200 undergraduate majors and programs on the main campus; 8 bacalaureate and 14 associate degree programs at BGSU Firelands
Library system with 6 million items and electronic access to research materials worldwide
30 instructional computing labs across campus; a computer lab in every residence complex; residence hall rooms wired for high-speed Internet access
Financial Aid Opportunities
73 percent of all BGSU undergraduate students receive an average financial aid package of $9000
3,000 academic scholarships worth more than $20 million
4,500 students earn $8 million annually through on-campus employment
BGSU Signature Loan Program offers rates below prime


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