by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Bowling Green State University-Firelands, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Published attendance costs at Bowling Green State University-Firelands fell between $21,387.00 to $29,375.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: about $21,387.00 in-state versus $29,375.00 for out-of-state students.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $6,407.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,980.00 |
| Total cost | $21,387.00 |
| That is 11% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,387.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,590.00 |
| Net price | $16,797.00 |
| That is 13% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,387.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,863.00 |
| Net price | $14,524.00 |
| That is 25% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $14,395.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,980.00 |
| Total cost | $29,375.00 |
| That is 53% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $29,375.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,590.00 |
| Net price | $24,785.00 |
| That is 29% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $29,375.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,863.00 |
| Net price | $22,512.00 |
| That is 17% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by around 1.5% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Freshman year | $14,742.00 | $17,050.00 | $21,709.00 |
| Senior year | $15,417.00 | $17,830.00 | $22,702.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $60,312.00 | $69,751.00 | $88,812.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $22,977.00 | $26,573.00 | $33,834.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $694.00 | $803.00 | $1,022.00 |
| Total amount paid | $83,289.00 | $96,324.00 | $122,646.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Freshman year | $14,742.00 | $17,050.00 | $21,709.00 |
| Senior year | $14,964.00 | $17,306.00 | $22,035.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $29,706.00 | $34,355.00 | $43,743.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,317.00 | $13,088.00 | $16,665.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $342.00 | $395.00 | $503.00 |
| Total amount paid | $41,023.00 | $47,443.00 | $60,408.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Freshman year | $22,850.00 | $25,158.00 | $29,817.00 |
| Senior year | $23,897.00 | $26,309.00 | $31,182.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $93,484.00 | $102,922.00 | $121,983.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $35,614.00 | $39,210.00 | $46,471.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,076.00 | $1,184.00 | $1,404.00 |
| Total amount paid | $129,097.00 | $142,132.00 | $168,454.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Freshman year | $22,850.00 | $25,158.00 | $29,817.00 |
| Senior year | $23,194.00 | $25,536.00 | $30,265.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $46,044.00 | $50,693.00 | $60,081.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,541.00 | $19,312.00 | $22,889.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $530.00 | $583.00 | $691.00 |
| Total amount paid | $63,586.00 | $70,006.00 | $82,970.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $17,480.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $17,881.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,172.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $15,830.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,458.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,780.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,284.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Bowling Green State University-Firelands Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
Typical debt at graduation from Bowling Green State University-Firelands works out to $17,500.00, landing it in the Low ($10-20k) debt-burden category.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $6,159.00 |
| Median (50th) | $17,500.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $35,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $15,625.00 |
| Middle income | $17,500.00 |
| High income | $18,500.00 |
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $17,465.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $18,142.00 |
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Bowling Green State University-Firelands stands at $2,654.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at Bowling Green State University-Firelands is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 9.8% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Bowling Green State University-Firelands come to $1,388,261,028.00 covering 68,938 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 24 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,862.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,577.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Bowling Green State University-Firelands, consider the following:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.