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Our Falcon Tuition Guarantee, scholarships and financial aid help keep your BGSU degree within reach.
Cost Summary
At Bowling Green State University, we strive to keep the cost of higher education within reach. We promise to minimize student debt and provide an education of value. The BGSU Falcon Tuition Guarantee locks in the cost for each incoming undergraduate class. Below are the estimated figures for the class starting in Fall 2026.
Estimated Annual Fee Summary
Ohio Residents
| Tuition |
$14,342 |
| On-campus housing | $6,760 |
| On-campus food | $4,334 |
| Total | $25,437 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Tuition |
$14,342 |
| Nonresident Fee |
$7,988 |
| On-campus housing | $6,760 |
| On-campus food | $4,334 |
| Total | $33,424 |
More than 90% of BGSU students receive scholarships and other financial aid in their first semester. Contact admissions today to learn more about how to make college more affordable.
This is an estimate based on a standard occupancy room and standard meal plan. Fees are subject to change at any time with the Board of Trustees’ approval. This is an estimate. Additional fees that vary by academic level, college and living arrangements may apply. See the Fee Calculator for a detailed cost summary. The above estimated costs are reflective of 2025-26. The BGSU Board of Trustees meets every June to discuss changes in cost. Once the annual cost is set, it is locked in with the Falcon Tuition Guarantee
Updated: 07/25/2025 07:45AM