BGSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,061

Cost of attendance at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,049

Cost of attendance at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus was $16,684. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at BGSU

BGSU net price calculator

$16,684

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of BGSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$16,684	$896 (5%)	$10,684	$12,261	$15,865	$18,214	$19,429
2021	$17,580	$153	$14,079	$14,822	$18,606	$20,603	$21,360
2020	$17,427	$81	$14,521	$15,533	$18,127	$20,277	$20,887
2019	$17,508	$369 (2%)	$14,592	$15,173	$18,684	$20,504	$20,811
2018	$17,877	$564 (3%)	$15,311	$16,251	$19,050	$20,851	$21,167
2017	$17,313	$203 (1%)	$14,495	$15,605	$18,501	$20,208	$20,419
2016	$17,516	$474 (3%)	$14,973	$16,081	$18,826	$20,190	$20,939
2015	$17,042	$367 (2%)	$14,949	$15,328	$18,009	$19,728	$20,237
2014	$17,409	--	$14,447	$15,605	$18,209	$19,687	$20,086

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$26,189	$710 (3%)	$13,061	$12,438	$690
2021	$25,479	$481 (2%)	$11,573	$13,178	$728
2020	$24,998	$225	$11,316	$12,955	$727
2019	$24,773	$338 (1%)	$11,105	$12,758	$910
2018	$24,435	$132	$11,057	$12,368	$1,010
2017	$24,303	$211	$11,057	$12,236	$1,010
2016	$24,514	$180	$10,796	$12,698	$1,020
2015	$24,334	$1,452 (6%)	$10,726	$12,558	$1,050
2014	$22,882	$452 (2%)	$10,726	$10,878	$1,278
2013	$22,430	--	$10,514	$10,722	$1,194

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does BGSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,911 dormitories available to its students at $7,170 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at BGSU is $797 per month.
Does BGSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at BGSU for one academic year is $4,804, which works out to $534 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: BGSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $690.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, BGSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,238

If living off-campus, with family: $5,098

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,644
How much is BGSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: BGSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$449	$445
For out-of-state students	$781	$778

Housing and Meal

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,804	$7,170	N/A	19	5,911
2021	$4,664	$6,050	N/A	19	5,911
2020	$3,979	$5,189	N/A	0	6,080
2019	$3,438	$5,730	N/A	0	6,127
2018	$4,312	$6,180	N/A	0	6,203
2017	$4,186	$5,450	N/A	0	6,705
2016	$4,104	$5,320	N/A	0	6,283

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bowling Green State University-Main Campus during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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