Bowling Green State University-Firelands is a public 2-year college in Huron, Ohio with 1,251 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $16,406 a year after grants and graduates 9.5% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Bowling Green State University-Firelands acceptance rate and admissions
Bowling Green State University-Firelands has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Bowling Green State University-Firelands tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $6,609 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $14,597 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $21,445 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $16,406 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,406 a year after grants and scholarships, $5,039 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Bowling Green State University-Firelands graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 9.5% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $52,269 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $23,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 44% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Bowling Green State University-Firelands majors and what graduates earn
Bowling Green State University-Firelands awarded bachelor's degrees in 3 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians, other ($75,677).
All 3 majors at Bowling Green State University-Firelands
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 12 | $60,468 | $75,677 | $24,365 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 7 | n/a | $51,385 | n/a |
| Hospitality management | 34 | $46,334 | n/a | $18,250 |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Bowling Green State University-Firelands
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 20 | $50,569 | $56,172 | $18,334 |
Students and location
- 1,251 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 62% women, 38% men
- 18 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, near a city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Bowling Green State University-Firelands?
No. Bowling Green State University-Firelands has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Bowling Green State University-Firelands cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $6,609 for in-state students and $14,597 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,406 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Bowling Green State University-Firelands?
9.5% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Bowling Green State University-Firelands graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $52,269 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.