A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BGSU-Firelands are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 69% more female students than male students enrolled at Bowling Green State University Firelands with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BGSU-Firelands has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
687
|
| Women |
1,158
|
BGSU-Firelands serves a very low number of students outside of Ohio, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 22.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 35% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201432 IPEDS survey data for Bowling Green State University Firelands.
Last updated February 24, 2024