Tuition and Lab Fees
At Bowling Green State University, we 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 tuition for each incoming undergraduate class. Low fees, financial aid, student employment opportunities and payment plans combine to make the ultimate educational experience an affordable one.
Estimated Admission Cost Summary
| Ohio Residents | |
| Tuition & Fees | $13,519 |
| Room | $7,160 |
| Bronze Meal Plan | $4,046 |
| Total | $24,725 |
| Non-Ohio Residents | |
| Tuition & Fees | $13,519 |
| Nonresident Fee | $7,988.40 |
| Room | $7,160 |
| Bronze Meal Plan | $4,046 |
| Total | $32,713.40 |
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.
Flight Lab Course Fees for 2026-27
Required courses for students enrolled in the flight technology and operations specialization*
| AERT 2220 | Private Pilot Flight Instruction I | $9,264 |
| AERT 2230 | Private Pilot Flight Instruction II | $9,419 |
| AERT 2810 | Instrument I
| $15,721 |
| AERT 2820 | Instrument II | $15,622 |
| AERT 3240 | Commercial/Multi-Engine I | $11,187 |
| AERT 3250 | Commercial/Multi-Engine II | $17,795 |
| Total: | $79,008 |
Elective courses for students enrolled in the flight technology and operations specialization*
| AERT 4420 | Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine | $10,857 |
| AERT 4440 | Flight Instructor - Airplane Single | $6,749 |
| AERT 4460 | Flight Instructor - Instrument | $5,723 |
| AERT 4820 | Flight Proficiency | $3,379 |
| Total: | $26,708 |
Laboratory fees reflect the minimum time required by the FAA to complete the syllabus of instruction. Actual course fees may be higher for individual students who require additional instruction above syllabus requirements to meet the required proficiency.
We do realize that an aviation education is very expensive. Aviation students are highly encouraged to apply for all financial assistance to reduce the cost of an aviation education. Scholarships, grants and/or financial aid allotments can be used by the student to meet the cost of an aviation education.
* 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 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: 07/21/2026 06:02PM