Pathway Costs and Financial Aid

Year 1

Your first year on campus, you’ll pay special tuition rates approved for students enrolled in the Pathway program. 

Estimated costs

Ohio residents
Tuition and fees
$8,522
On-campus housing$6,760
On-campus food$4,464
Total$19,746
Non-Ohio residents
Tuition (includes non-resident fee)$16,510
On-campus housing$6,760
Bronze meal plan$4,464
Total$27,734

* Some students may qualify for scholarships that assist with the Nonresident Fee upon transitioning to another academic college on the Bowling Green campus. Eligibility is based on GPA and financial need. No application is required.

Years 2 and beyond

Once you transition to your declared major in your second year, you will pay standard BGSU tuition and fees for your remaining years. The Falcon Tuition Guarantee locks in your tuition rate for four years from your initial enrollment.

Estimated costs

Ohio residents
Tuition$14,772
On-campus housing$6,760
Bronze meal plan$4,464
Total$25,996
Non-Ohio residents
Tuition (includes non-resident fee)$22,760
On-campus housing$6,760
Bronze meal plan$4,464
Total$33,984

* Some students may qualify for scholarships that assist with the Nonresident Fee upon transitioning to another academic college on the Bowling Green campus. Eligibility is based on GPA and financial need. No application is required.

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 costs are reflective of 2026-27. 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. Review cost of attendance details and how COA is calculated.

How to maximize financial aid

Follow these steps to apply for aid and keep receiving it each year:

How to apply for aid

Maintaining eligibility

Updated: 08/27/2026 10:10PM