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Bowling Green State University - Firelands SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA2.80

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate and a 51% freshman retention rate, BGSU Firelands gives many students a start, but staying on track takes planning. Since it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores if they strengthen your application, and focus on GPA, study habits, and choosing an affordable path.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Bowling Green State University - Firelands facts and stats

Quick Facts

Bowling Green State University - Firelands enrolls 2,097 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. BGSU Firelands has a freshman retention rate of 51%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Location

Huron, OH

Undergrad Enrollment2,097

Freshman Retention51%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio18:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Bowling Green State University - Firelands application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 20

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional BGSU Firelands, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes if superscoring could help. With a March 1 Regular Decision deadline, a December SAT or ACT retake should leave enough time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

BGSU Firelands lists in-state tuition at $5,095 and out-of-state tuition at $13,626. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the February 20 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$5,095

Out-of-State Tuition$13,626

Room and Board$13,508

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$45

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At BGSU Firelands, out-of-state tuition is $13,626, while in-state tuition is $5,095. Room and board is listed at $13,508, so students living on campus should plan for housing and meal costs in addition to tuition. Actual out-of-pocket costs can vary based on financial need, course load, fees, and any grants or scholarships a student receives.