Cost Summary

At Bowling Green State University, we keep the cost of higher education within reach. Low fees, financial aid, student employment opportunities and payment plans combine to make the ultimate educational experience an affordable one.

Annual Fee Structure

This is an estimate based on a standard occupancy room and standard meal plan. There are additional fees that vary by academic level or college. See the Fee Calculator. The above costs are reflective of 2022-23. The BGSU Board of Trustees meets every June to discuss changes in cost. Once the 2023-24 cost is set, it is locked in with the Falcon Tuition Guarantee

BGSU has reciprocity with the following Indiana counties who can attend BGSU for the cost of in-state tuition: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, DeKalb, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Harrison, Henry, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Noble, Ohio, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Steuben, Switzerland, Union, Washington, Wayne and Wells.

BGSU offers the Michigan Out of State Award to new and transfer students beginning fall 2023 from Monroe and Lenawee counties to cover the entirety of the nonresident fee. Recipients must have 1 of 3 qualifications: 3.0 high school cumulative GPA, or 20 ACT, or 1040 SAT.