America's Best Colleges for B Students. Tamra B. Orr
Students
Total enrollment: 16,908
Undergrads: 14,334
Freshmen: 4,243
Part-time students: 8%
From out-of-state: 13%
From public schools: 89%
Male/Female: 43%/57%
Live on-campus: 41%
In fraternities: 12%
In sororities: 11%
Off-campus employment rating: Good
Caucasian: 77%
African American: 10%
Hispanic: 4%
Asian: 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 3%
International: 2%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 19:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 15%
Class size 10-29: 55%
Class size 30-49: 22%
Class size 50-99: 7%
Class size 100 or more: 2%
Returning freshmen: 78%
Six-year graduation rate: 56%
Most Popular Majors
Liberal studies
Individualized studies
Psychology
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 waivers are accepted. Students with learning disabilities will find support in the following programs at BGSU: 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.
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 14,887
Accepted: 11,240
Acceptance rate: 75.5%
Average GPA: 3.3
ACT range: 20-25
SAT Math range: 460-580
SAT Reading range: 460-580
Top 10% of class: 12%
Top 25% of class: 35%
Top 50% of class: 71%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $10,606
Out-of-state tuition: $18,142
Room: $5,450
Board: $3,240
Books: $1,010
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 70%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 68%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 77%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $13,934
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $14,008
Avg. debt upon graduation: $31,381
Prominent Alumni
Leon Bibb; Bernie Casey; Tim Conway.
School Spirit
Mascot: Falcons
Colors: Brown and orange
Song: Forward Falcons
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and 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. 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.
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625
Admissions: 309-677-1000 · Financial Aid: 309-677-3089
Email: [email protected] · Website: http://www.bradley.edu
From the College
“Bradley is a prestigious, private university in Peoria, Illinois. The university prepares students for immediate and substantial career success by offering resources not found at small colleges and more personalized experiences than large universities. More than 185 academic programs are available in business, communications, education, engineering, fine and performing arts, health sciences, the liberal arts, science and technology. Unique programs include entrepreneurship, hospitality leadership, game design, sports communication and physical therapy.
“Located less than three hours from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis, the residential campus is located in a historic neighborhood just one mile from downtown Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in downstate Illinois. Bradley features a Pre-Law Center and a Health Professions Advising Center; 36 graduate programs including a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and undergraduate-graduate programs in accounting, biology, chemistry and finance. Additional programs of interest include the Academic Exploration Program, Honors Program, ROTC, the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service, the Lewis J. Burger Center for Student Leadership and Public Service and an extensive study abroad program.”
Campus Setting