Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
9,588
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
69%
Average Aid Amount
$9,201
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
2,860
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
98%
Financial Aid Information at BGSU
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 9,588 students (69% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $9,201. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 2,860 students (98% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is $13,912 for Ohio residents and $21,900 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 9,588 students (69% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $9,201. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 9,588 | 69% | $9,201 |
| Pell Grants | 3,144 | 23% | $4,998 |
| Federal Student Loans | 6,754 | 49% | $6,374 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 2,860 beginning students (98% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 2,843 students (97% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 2,860 | 98% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 2,737 | 94% | $8,795 |
| Federal Grants | 853 | 29% | $5,256 |
| Pell Grants | 823 | 28% | $4,995 |
| Other Federal Grants | 256 | 9% | $1,458 |
| State/Local Grants | 563 | 19% | $2,981 |
| Institutional Grants | 2,638 | 90% | $6,789 |
| Student Loans | 1,806 | 62% | $7,553 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,764 | 60% | $5,348 |
| Other Student Loans | 302 | 10% | $13,926 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,589 have paid in-state tuition rates (89% of undergraduate students) and 332 students (11%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 2,589 | 89% | $13,912 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 332 | 11% | $21,900 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,413 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. Among them, 2,060 students have lived on campus and 61 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 1,658 | 1,810 | 2,060 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 816 | 257 | 271 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 67 | 63 | 61 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 1,767 | 1,670 | $14,701,802 | $8,320 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 278 | 278 | $3,788,292 | $13,627 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 218 | 216 | $2,777,687 | $12,742 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 308 | 300 | $2,747,987 | $8,922 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 311 | 284 | $1,937,031 | $6,228 |
| $110,001 or more | 652 | 592 | $3,450,805 | $5,293 |
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