by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus stood at $14,460 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $22,448. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees totaled $2,500 in-state and $2,500 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,960 | $19,948 |
| Fees | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Total | $14,460 | $22,448 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Bowling Green State University-Main Campus cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Bowling Green State University-Main Campus tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,776 | $18,764 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,272 | $19,260 |
| One Year Ago | $11,611 | $19,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,960 | $19,948 |
The chart here shows how tuition at BGSU has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 1.8%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $22,846 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.45%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $14,959. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.17%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $22,934.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,959 | $22,934 |
| In 2 Years | $15,475 | $23,431 |
| In 3 Years | $16,009 | $23,939 |
| In 4 Years | $16,561 | $24,458 |
| In 5 Years | $17,132 | $24,988 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $94,762, or close to $63,004 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, go to the Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page.
