Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance budget (COA) is an estimate of what it might cost a typical student to attend BGSU, full-time, for both Fall and Spring semesters. It includes estimates for instructional and general fees, room and meals, and allowances for books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses.
These estimates do not reflect the actual amount of money you might owe the University. Each student will receive a bill from the Office of the Bursar that shows their actual University charges. For more information, please refer to the Bursar's Webpage.
Your COA is an estimate based on average student expenses. Students may find that their own costs vary depending on their living arrangements and personal spending choices. Keep in mind that some of these expenses do not come all at once, as some of these costs, such as personal, transportation, or in some cases, housing and food, may be spread over a semester. It is important to calculate what your own costs will be so you can budget your finances and manage your money. Students interested in learning more about budgeting and making informed financial decisions should work with the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
All amounts listed below are subject to change. Final tuition and fees are approved annually at the June Board of Trustees meeting.
| Undergraduate Students | Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus | Living With Parents |
Tuition/Fees * |
12,342 |
12,342 |
12,342 |
Room # |
6,770 |
5,716 |
3,816 |
| Meals # | 3,720 | 2,078 | 1,602 |
Books & Supplies # |
690 | 690 | 690 |
Misc. / Personal Expenses # |
3,238 |
3,238 |
3,238 |
Transportation # |
990 |
1,406 |
1,860 |
Administrative and Loan Fees |
644 | 644 |
644 |
TOTAL |
28,434 |
26,154 |
24,232 |
* Expenses directly owed to Bowling Green State University. Out-of-state students will incur an additional $7,988 non-resident fee.
# Actual costs may vary depending on consumer lifestyle choices. Only on-campus students will be billed for room and meal amounts by Bowling Green State University.
| Undergraduate Students | Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus | Living With Parents |
Tuition/Fees * |
12,020 |
12,020 |
12,020 |
Room # |
6,050 |
5,616 |
3,458 |
| Meals # | 3,612 | 2,276 | 1,512 |
Books & Supplies # |
728 | 728 | 728 |
Misc. / Personal Expenses # |
2,662 |
3,246 |
2,588 |
Transportation # |
1,344 |
2,040 |
2,384 |
Administrative and Loan Fees |
644 | 644 |
644 |
TOTAL |
27,100 |
26,610 |
23,374 |
* Expenses directly owed to Bowling Green State University. Out-of-state students will incur an additional $7,988 non-resident fee.
# Actual costs may vary depending on consumer lifestyle choices. Only on-campus students will be billed for room and meal amounts by Bowling Green State University.
| Undergraduate Students | Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus | Living With Parents |
Tuition/Fees * |
11,400 |
11,400 |
11,400 |
Room # |
5,902 |
5,464 |
3,364 |
| Meals # | 3,542 | 2,230 | 1,480 |
Books & Supplies # |
728 | 728 | 728 |
Misc. / Personal Expenses # |
2,616 |
3,190 |
2,542 |
Transportation # |
1,360 |
2,072 |
2,424 |
Administrative and Loan Fees |
684 | 684 |
684 |
TOTAL |
26,232 |
25,768 |
22,622 |
* Expenses directly owed to Bowling Green State University. Out-of-state students will incur an additional $7,988 non-resident fee.
# Actual costs may vary depending on consumer lifestyle choices. Only on-campus students will be billed for room and meal amounts by Bowling Green State University.
| Undergraduate Students | Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus | Living With Parents |
Tuition/Fees * |
11,220 |
11,220 |
11,220 |
Room # |
5,730 |
5,464 |
3,364 |
| Meals # | 3,438 | 2,230 | 1,480 |
Books & Supplies # |
728 |
728 | 728 |
Misc. / Personal Expenses # |
2,616 |
3,190 |
2,542 |
Transportation # |
1,360 |
2,072 |
2,424 |
Administrative and Loan Fees |
684 | 684 |
684 |
TOTAL |
25,776 |
25,588 |
22,442 |
* Expenses directly owed to Bowling Green State University. Out-of-state students will incur an additional $7,988 non-resident fee.
# Actual costs may vary depending on consumer lifestyle choices. Only on-campus students will be billed for room and meal amounts by Bowling Green State University.
| Undergraduate Students | Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus | Living With Parents |
Tuition/Fees * |
10,590 |
10,590 |
10,590 |
Room # |
5,902 | 5,464 | 3,364 |
| Meals # | 3,542 | 2,230 | 1,480 |
Books & Supplies # |
728 | 728 | 728 |
Misc. / Personal Expenses # |
2,616 |
3,190 |
2,542 |
Transportation # |
1,360 |
2,072 |
2,424 |
Administrative and Loan Fees |
700 | 700 |
700 |
TOTAL |
25,438 |
24,974 |
21,828 |
* Expenses directly owed to Bowling Green State University. Out-of-state students will incur an additional $7,988 non-resident fee.
# Actual costs may vary depending on consumer lifestyle choices. Only on-campus students will be billed for room and meal amounts by Bowling Green State University.
| Undergraduate Students | FIRELANDS CAMPUS - Living Off-Campus | FIRELANDS CAMPUS - Living With Parents |
Tuition/Fees * |
4,930 |
4,930 |
Room # |
7,562 | 3,614 |
| Meals # | 3,086 | 1,590 |
Books & Supplies # |
728 | 728 |
Misc. / Personal Expenses # |
2,708 | 2,590 |
Transportation # |
2,078 |
2,078 |
Administrative and Loan Fees |
296 |
296 |
TOTAL |
21,388 |
15,826 |
* Expenses directly owed to Bowling Green State University. Out-of-state students will incur an additional $7,988 non-resident fee.
# Actual costs may vary depending on consumer lifestyle choices.
| Graduate Students | MAIN Graduate - Living On-Campus |
MAIN Graduate - Living Off-Campus |
Tuition/Fees * |
8,166 |
8,166 |
Room # |
5,902 | 6,626 |
| Meals # | 3,542 | 2,702 |
Books & Supplies # |
630 | 630 |
Misc. / Personal Expenses # |
3,024 |
3,272 |
Transportation # |
2,180 |
2,298 |
Administrative and Loan Fees |
858 |
858 |
Health Insurance ~ |
2,180 |
2,180 |
TOTAL |
26,482 |
26,732 |
* Expenses directly owed to Bowling Green State University (based on 8 credit hours). Out-of-state students will incur an additional $5,326 non-resident fee (based on 8 credit hours).
# Actual costs may vary depending on consumer lifestyle choices. Only on-campus students will be billed for room and meal amounts by Bowling Green State University.
~ Health insurance is only required for students that do not have health insurance that meets the basic minimum requirements set by the University.
Updated: 03/28/2022 03:04PM