Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $33,007. 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 | $14,460 | $22,448 |
| Housing & meals | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| Books & supplies | $640 | $640 |
| Personal & travel | $5,194 | $5,194 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$929 | +$929 |
| Total cost of attendance | $33,007 | $40,995 |
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
BGSU net price compared with other Ohio colleges
BGSU has the 74th-lowest average net price of 96 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | University of Mount Union | $23,280 | 59% | $53,217 |
| 71 | The College of Wooster | $23,458 | 74% | $59,629 |
| 72 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | $23,589 | 75% | $50,030 |
| 73 | University of Rio Grande | $23,686 | 36% | $41,478 |
| 74 | Bowling Green State University | $24,022 | 64% | $47,896 |
| 75 | Wilmington College | $24,153 | 47% | $48,491 |
| 76 | Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | $24,204 | 53% | $63,582 |
| 77 | Cedarville University | $24,468 | 73% | $55,443 |
| 78 | Ohio Northern University | $24,478 | 75% | $80,928 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Ohio colleges →
Why BGSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | 81% | $24,022 | 64% | $47,896 | This school |
| Kent State University at Kent | 86% | $20,787 | 64% | $45,388 | |
| Ohio University | 85% | $21,637 | 65% | $52,581 | |
| University of Toledo | 92% | $17,249 | 57% | $50,632 | |
| Youngstown State University | 84% | $12,767 | 50% | $41,544 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Bowling Green State University would cost you $3,235 more per year than Kent State University at Kent, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Bowling Green State University, mostly from more Kent State University at Kent students living at home, which lowers its average (+$2,566).
- Kent State University at Kent gives aided families $795 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Ohio resident | BGSU | Kent State University at Kent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,460 | $13,232 | +$1,228 |
| Books & supplies | $640 | $1,200 | −$560 |
| Housing & meals | $11,784 | $13,040 | −$1,256 |
| Personal & travel | $5,194 | $4,732 | +$462 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$929 | −$1,637 | +$2,566 |
| Sticker price | $33,007 | $30,567 | +$2,440 |
| Average grants | −$8,985 | −$9,780 | +$795 |
| You pay | $24,022 | $20,787 | +$3,235 |
“+” means BGSU 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.
BGSU cost questions
How much is tuition at BGSU?
Tuition and fees are $14,460 a year for Ohio residents and $22,448 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending BGSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $33,007 a year for Ohio residents living on campus and about $40,995 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at BGSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,022 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,396; $48–75k pay $21,820; $110k+ pay $27,414. These figures are for Ohio residents.
How much debt do BGSU 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 overview