by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Bowling Green State University - Main Campus charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this BGSU cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus ran about $21,050 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a Ohio resident, the yearly charges were $13,061.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $18,765 | $2,285 | $21,050 |
| In-State | $10,776 | $2,285 | $13,061 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Bowling Green State University - Main Campus cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $21,050 for out-of-state undergrads, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at BGSU pay about $13,061 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how BGSU compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 5.68% for the past five years, Ohio residents could expect to pay $14,586 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at BGSU would be $30,000, and $63,501 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 3.35% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $22,482.
This would result in a total cost of $45,716 for two years and $94,545 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at BGSU.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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