Bowling Green State University-Firelands Cost & Financial Aid
Affordability Summary
Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Bowling Green State University-Firelands
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$17,855
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Bowling Green State University-Firelands Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$17,480
Bowling Green State University-Firelands Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$15,207
$30–48k
$15,447
$48–75k
$17,855
$75–110k
$20,900
$110k+
$21,882
Understanding Your Aid Package
Bowling Green State University-Firelands has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$17,855/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$15,207/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,000
Range (25th–75th)$6,159 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$25,947
Debt Manageability
0.46x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,896
Earnings Growth
+16%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-2,122
49th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$31,725
25th %ile
$67,179
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Bowling Green State University-Firelands Cost & Financial Aid
Bowling Green State University-Firelands's published tuition is $22,070 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $17,855—a difference of $4,215.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $15,207 at Bowling Green State University-Firelands. 28% of students receive Pell Grants.
Bowling Green State University-Firelands offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Bowling graduates is $25,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $265 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $21,882 at Bowling—still $188 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
