Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,070. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Ohio residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $6,407 | $14,395 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $640 | $640 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $22,070 | $30,058 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Ohio residents with household income up to $96,000 and a Student Aid Index of 3,750 or less may receive an Ohio College Opportunity Grant: up to $4,000 a year at public university main campuses (less at regional campuses) in 2026-27. Not included in the prices above. Ohio Department of Higher Education, OCOG 2026-27 award memo (FA27-001)
College Scorecard
Bowling Green State University-Firelands net price compared with other Ohio colleges
Bowling Green State University-Firelands has the 44th-lowest average net price of 96 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $16,508 | 16% | $54,810 |
| 41 | Mount St. Joseph University | $16,530 | 56% | $51,509 |
| 42 | University of Toledo | $17,249 | 57% | $50,632 |
| 43 | Ohio State University | $17,339 | 88% | $60,409 |
| 44 | Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $17,480 | 11% | $47,896 |
| 45 | Mercy College of Ohio | $17,989 | 56% | $65,409 |
| 46 | The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | $18,378 | 56% | $68,303 |
| 47 | Wittenberg University | $18,649 | 53% | $54,947 |
| 48 | Herzing University-Akron | $18,934 | 19% | $36,909 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Ohio colleges →
Why Bowling Green State University-Firelands costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | — | $17,480 | 11% | $47,896 | This school |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | — | $5,755 | 14% | $52,581 | |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | — | $5,650 | 14% | $52,581 | |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | — | $16,197 | 15% | $60,409 | |
| Kent State University at Geauga | — | $12,044 | 20% | $45,388 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Bowling Green State University-Firelands would cost you $11,725 more per year than Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Bowling Green State University-Firelands.
- Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus gives aided families $1,011 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Ohio resident | Bowling Green State University-Firelands | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $22,070 | $11,356 | +$10,714 |
| Average grants | −$4,590 | −$5,601 | +$1,011 |
| You pay | $17,480 | $5,755 | +$11,725 |
“+” means Bowling Green State University-Firelands costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Bowling Green State University-Firelands cost questions
How much is tuition at Bowling Green State University-Firelands?
Tuition and fees are $6,407 a year for Ohio residents and $14,395 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Bowling Green State University-Firelands?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $22,070 a year for Ohio residents living on campus and about $30,058 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Bowling Green State University-Firelands?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,480 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,207; $48–75k pay $17,855; $110k+ pay $21,882. These figures are for Ohio residents.
How much debt do Bowling Green State University-Firelands graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,500, and 6.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Bowling Green State University-Firelands overview