Bowling Green State University-Firelands
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Ohio residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 1,251 students.
About This School
Bowling Green State University-Firelands is a public institution located in Huron, Ohio with approximately 1,251 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,480 per year. The graduation rate is 11%, and the typical graduate earns $45,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
This regional campus is best suited for students who need an affordable, close-to-home option and are highly self-motivated — because the data here raises some real flags that families should take seriously. The 11% graduation rate is one of the lowest you'll find anywhere, and the 51% freshman retention rate tells us that roughly half of students who start here don't come back for sophomore year, which suggests many students struggle to find their footing or finish what they started. On the positive side, the net price of $17,480 per year is genuinely accessible, and graduates who do make it through are earning a median of $45,300 ten years out — a reasonable return for the cost. If you're considering this school, I'd want to have an honest conversation about *why* so many students leave, and whether the support systems, program selection, and campus environment are truly a match for your specific goals and learning style. My practical advice: before applying, visit in person, talk directly to current students, and make sure you have a concrete plan for staying on track — because the odds here require you to be proactive in a way that many 18-year-olds aren't fully prepared for.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 120 | $42,697 | $44,125 | −$1,428 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 44 | $39,470 | $37,656 | +$1,814 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 22 | $56,172 | $65,389 | −$9,217 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 5 | $69,205 | $69,455 | −$250 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,251 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Bowling Green State University-Firelands
One University Drive
Huron, OH 44839-9791
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bowling Green State University-Firelands cost?
The average net price at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is about $17,480 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Bowling Green State University-Firelands?
Bowling Green State University-Firelands has a graduation rate of 11%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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