Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is $14,081 for Ohio residents and $22,070 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.24% for Ohio residents and increased by 4.44% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for BGSU is $14,537 for Ohio residents and $23,050 for out-of-state students which is a 4.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.24% for Ohio residents and increased by 4.44% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,978 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.82% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 24.84% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Ohio schools with tuition changes from last year at Ohio colleges tuition change page.
BGSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,639 $21,132$16,044
2023-2024$14,081$22,070$16,978
Change % 2023-20243.24%4.44%5.82%
2024-2025$14,537$23,050$17,966
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - COA
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $10,291 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $16,283 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at BGSU is $10,291 for Ohio residents and $16,283 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
BGSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,291 $16,283$16,044
2023-2024$10,291$16,283$16,978
Change % 2023-2024--5.82%
2024-2025$10,291$16,283$17,966
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at BGSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $484 for Ohio residents and $838 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $467 for Ohio residents and $800 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$469$802
2023-2024$484$838
2024-2025$499$876
Graduate2022-2023$467$800
2023-2024$467$800
2024-2025$467$800
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Tuition per Credit Hour
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Bowling Green State University-Main Campus and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Bowling Green State University-Main Campus and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus$14,081$22,070
Miami University-Oxford$17,809$40,025
Eastern Michigan University$16,410$15,510
University at Buffalo$10,782$30,572
Central Michigan University$13,703$14,190
Northern Illinois University$12,472$12,700

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at BGSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at BGSU is $62,879 for Ohio residents and $94,731 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,708$15,363$16,047$16,762$62,879
Out-of-State$22,697$23,342$24,005$24,687$94,731
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$15,363$16,047$16,762$17,508$65,679
Out-of-State$23,342$24,005$24,687$25,388$97,422
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$16,047$16,762$17,508$18,287$68,604
Out-of-State$24,005$24,687$25,388$26,110$100,190
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$16,762$17,508$18,287$19,102$71,659
Out-of-State$24,687$25,388$26,110$26,851$103,036
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$17,508$18,287$19,102$19,952$74,850
Out-of-State$25,388$26,110$26,851$27,614$105,963

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $138,975 for Ohio residents and $170,826 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$32,869$34,085$35,372$36,709$138,975
Out-of-State$40,858$42,064$43,310$44,594$170,826
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$34,085$35,352$36,689$38,079$144,146
Out-of-State$42,064$43,310$44,594$45,920$175,889
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$35,352$36,669$38,059$39,503$149,526
Out-of-State$43,310$44,594$45,920$47,288$181,112
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$36,669$38,040$39,484$40,985$155,124
Out-of-State$44,594$45,920$47,288$48,699$186,501
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$38,040$39,466$40,967$42,527$160,947
Out-of-State$45,920$47,288$48,699$50,154$192,060

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $103,931 for Ohio residents and $135,782 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,108$25,324$26,611$27,948$103,931
Out-of-State$32,097$33,303$34,549$35,833$135,782
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,324$26,591$27,928$29,318$109,102
Out-of-State$33,303$34,549$35,833$37,159$140,845
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,591$27,908$29,298$30,742$114,482
Out-of-State$34,549$35,833$37,159$38,527$146,068
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,908$29,279$30,723$32,224$120,080
Out-of-State$35,833$37,159$38,527$39,938$151,457
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,279$30,705$32,206$33,766$125,903
Out-of-State$37,159$38,527$39,938$41,393$157,016

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$14,081$640$16,978$22,070$640 $16,978
Graduate$10,291 $640$16,978$16,283 $640$16,978
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