Financial Aid at BGSU
Financial Aid Amount Received
$8,761 (40.98% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
77% of 13,853 students
11,191 undergraduate students (77% of all students) have received grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. The percentage of students who received financial aid much higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Akron Main Campus and Ohio University-Main Campus, the percentage of students who received financial aid is average (the average of the schools is 71.67%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $8,761 and the average loan amount is $6,353. The average financial aid amount is 40.98% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $21,378).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 11,191 | 77% | $98,047,047 | $8,761 |
| Pell Grants | 3,302 | 23% | $15,724,919 | $4,762 |
| Federal Students Loans | 7,146 | 49% | $45,395,969 | $6,353 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Comparison Chart
First-time (full-time) Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the full-time, first-time undergraduate students (freshmen, in most cases), 2,601 students have received one or more types of financial aid at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
The average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid is $8,898 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $7,683.
The following table shows the financial data by type of aid at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
First-time Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 2,659 | 97% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,601 | 95% | $23,144,351 | $8,898 |
| Federal Grants | 1,783 | 65% | $7,623,552 | $4,276 |
| Pell Grants | 725 | 26% | $3,454,023 | $4,764 |
| Other Federal Grants | 1,782 | 65% | $4,169,529 | $2,340 |
| State/Local Grants | 509 | 19% | $1,312,930 | $2,579 |
| Institutional Grants | 2,249 | 82% | $14,207,869 | $6,317 |
| Student Loans | 1,684 | 62% | $12,937,926 | $7,683 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,660 | 61% | $8,823,413 | $5,315 |
| Other Student Loans | 294 | 11% | $4,114,513 | $13,995 |
Financial Aid by Income Level
The following table summarizes the number of schools receiving financial aid and its average amount by income levels at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
| Income Level | # of Students | # of Students Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Income Level | - | - | $11,329,886 | $6,842 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 259 | 259 | $3,167,030 | $12,228 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 206 | 206 | $2,291,882 | $11,126 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 258 | 244 | $1,893,759 | $7,340 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 334 | 269 | $1,498,628 | $4,487 |
| $110,001 - more | 599 | 505 | $2,478,587 | $4,138 |
Paid Tuition Rates by Residency
At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, for the first-time/full-time students, 2,422 students have paid in-state rate of tuition and 315 students have paid out-of-state tuition rate.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| In-District Rate | 0 |
| In-State Rate | 2,422 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 315 |
| Un-known | 0 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 1,810 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 63 students live off-campus. In addition, 257 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 1,810 |
| Living Off-Campus | 63 |
| Living with Family | 257 |
| Un-known | 18 |