Financial Aid at BGSU
Financial Aid Amount Received
$10,060 (45.94% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
70% of 14,783 students
9,588 undergraduate students (69% 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 higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio.
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $9,201 and the average loan amount is $6,374. The average financial aid amount is 45.94% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $21,900).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 9,588 | 69% | $88,221,598 | $9,201 |
| Pell Grants | 3,144 | 23% | $15,714,093 | $4,998 |
| Federal Students Loans | 6,754 | 49% | $43,051,307 | $6,374 |
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), 2,737 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 $8,795 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $7,553.
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 | 2,843 | 97% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,737 | 94% | $24,072,150 | $8,795 |
| Federal Grants | 853 | 29% | $4,483,767 | $5,256 |
| Pell Grants | 823 | 28% | $4,110,604 | $4,995 |
| Other Federal Grants | 256 | 9% | $373,163 | $1,458 |
| State/Local Grants | 563 | 19% | $1,678,275 | $2,981 |
| Institutional Grants | 2,638 | 90% | $17,910,108 | $6,789 |
| Student Loans | 1,806 | 62% | $13,640,417 | $7,553 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,764 | 60% | $9,434,749 | $5,348 |
| Other Student Loans | 302 | 10% | $4,205,668 | $13,926 |
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 | - | - | $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 - more | 652 | 592 | $3,450,805 | $5,293 |
Paid Tuition Rates by Residency
At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, for the first-time/full-time students, 2,589 students have paid in-state rate of tuition and 332 students have paid out-of-state tuition rate.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| In-District Rate | 0 |
| In-State Rate | 2,589 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 332 |
| Un-known | 0 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 2,060 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 61 students live off-campus. In addition, 271 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 2,060 |
| Living Off-Campus | 61 |
| Living with Family | 271 |
| Un-known | 21 |