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Find Out the Total Bowling Green State University - Firelands Costs

How much does it cost to go to BGSU-Firelands?

On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.

Why is Net Price Important?

Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of BGSU-Firelands. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.

To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of Bowling Green State University - Firelands including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.

Undergraduate Net Price Unknown

We wanted to talk about the net price for all undergraduates (not just freshmen), but that information was not available for Bowling Green State University - Firelands.

Breakdown of College Costs for Freshmen

94% of freshman students paid in-state tuition. Of these in-state students, 63% received an average of $4,393 in grants and scholarships. This resulted in an average annual net price of $17,037 for off-campus students.

The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.

Net Price by Aid GroupOn CampusOff CampusAt Home
430 Total Freshmen
163 (38%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.N/A$29,418$18,770
267 (62%) split a total of $1,173,198 for an average of $4,394 eachN/A$25,024$14,376
404 In-State Students
149 (37%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.N/A$21,430$10,782
255 (63%) split a total of $1,120,215 for an average of $4,393 eachN/A$17,037$6,389

The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.

Actual Price Varies Based on Income

Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.

The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.

Net Price by Family Income LevelIn-State Net Price
0-30k$12,002
30k-48k$12,287
48k-75k$15,529
75k-110k$16,954
110k +$17,464

The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.

What is Title IV?

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.

Are College Costs Rising?

Over a period of three years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at Bowling Green State University - Firelands has decreased by an average of 0.9% per year. This means that despite total costs rising at an average annual rate of 1.1% the average aid given to freshmen has increased at a faster rate.

Net Price Trends at Bowling Green State University - Firelands

Comparing BGSU-Firelands Net Price to All Schools

An overall average net price of $17,036 puts Bowling Green State University - Firelands on par with the national average of $20,398.

Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year

Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?

Net Price Comparisons at Bowling Green State University - Firelands

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