Tuition and Scholarships
Tuition and Scholarships
At Bowling Green State University, we promise to provide an education of value. The BGSU Falcon Tuition Guarantee locks in the cost for four academic years for each incoming undergraduate class.
International students who are admitted to BGSU need to provide evidence they will have sufficient financial means to support themselves through their course of study.
Estimated annual tuition and fees for an undergraduate international student
| Tuition | $19,000 |
| Room and meals | $11,000 |
| Insurance and books | $3,500 |
| Living costs | $2,000 |
| Total cost | $35,500 |
Fees subject to change. These are the estimated annual costs for a student entering in Fall 2025 and taking 12 credits. Costs are estimates based on a standard occupancy room and standard meal plan. Additional fees that vary by academic level, college and living arrangements may apply. See the fee calculator for a detailed cost summary. The aviation studies major with a specialization in flight technology and operations has higher tuition costs than other programs. Email the bursar if you have questions about tuition and fees.
Scholarships and funding
BGSU offers academic scholarships to international students based on their GPAs and test scores. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when you apply to BGSU. You don’t need to fill out a separate application for them.
You will need to be submit a complete admission application to be considered for the scholarships:
- To enroll for Fall 2025 – Apply by Friday, June 20, 2025
- To enroll for Spring 2026 – Apply by Saturday, Nov. 7, 2025
BG Success Scholarship
Amount: $4,000 per year
Who is eligible? All international freshman and transfer students starting in the fall and spring semesters
Requirements
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- The scholarship is renewable for four years as long as you maintain the minimum GPA.
Freshman Academic Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $8,000 per year
Who is eligible? New first-year students who come straight from high school and start in the fall or spring semester
Requirements
Scholarships are awarded based on your cumulative GPA and TOEFL/IELTS or SAT/ACT test scores.
$1,000
- GPA 3.0-3.19
- SAT 1050/ACT 21
- TOEFL 71-80 | IELTS 6.0 | PTE 48 | Duolingo 100
$3,000
- GPA 3.20-3.49
- SAT 1160/ACT 25
- TOEFL 81-90 | IELTS 6.5 | PTE 56 | Duolingo 110
$5,000
- GPA 3.5-3.69
- SAT 1260/ACT 28
- TOEFL 91-100 | IELTS 7.0 | PTE 65 | Duolingo 120
$8,000
- GPA 3.7-4.0
- SAT 1,380/ACT 31
- TOEFL 101-120 | IELTS 7.5 | PTE 70 | Duolingo 130
International students who are admitted to BGSU must provide evidence they will have sufficient financial means to support themselves through their course of study.
Estimated annual tuition and fees for a graduate international student
| Tuition | $21,000 |
| Room and meals | $11,000 |
| Insurance and books | $3,500 |
| Total cost | $35,500 |
Fees subject to change. These are the estimated annual costs for a student entering in Fall 2025. Additional fees that vary by academic level, college and living arrangements may apply. Some graduate programs (including one-year programs and the Master of Architecture program) have higher tuition costs than other programs. See the fee calculator for a detailed cost summary.
International graduate students are eligible for graduate assistantships and other awards to help offset the costs of a graduate degree at BGSU. Your academic department makes decisions about funding. Contact them directly to inquire about these opportunities.
Additional fees
International Student Services Fee
A nonrefundable and nonnegotiable services fee is assessed each fall and spring semester to all nonimmigrant international students and scholars who enroll in one or more credit hours at Bowling Green State University. The fee is automatically charged to the student's bursar account.
The fee helps support specialized services related to:
- Immigration and visa advising
- Immigration compliance and reporting as required by the federal government
- Non-academic and cultural advising
- Educational, cultural and social programming
- Employment counseling and authorization
- Tax assistance
The fee is assessed to all international students, even if you don’t use these services. Visit the Office of the Bursar for current fee rates.
International Student Orientation Fee
A nonrefundable and nonnegotiable orientation fee is assessed for each new nonimmigrant international student who enrolls in one or more credit hours at Bowling Green State University. The fee is automatically charged to the student's bursar account, even if the student does not attend the mandatory orientation session.
The fee helps support:
- Specialized services related to the initial registration of the immigration record
- Visa advising
- Immigration compliance and reporting as required by the federal government
- Non-academic and cultural advising
- Educational, cultural and social programming
- Coordination of initial employment documents, Social Security numbers and many more items.
Visit the Office of the Bursar for current fee rates.
Student health insurance requirements for nonimmigrant students
Healthcare in the United States is complex and can be very expensive. All international students (F-1 and J-1 students) are required to enroll in the BGSU student health insurance plan, unless they have an alternative insurance plan that meets BGSU minimum essential coverage requirements. International students, scholars and family members are expected to be fully responsible for health insurance and healthcare costs.
The nonimmigrant documents issued by the University for entry into the United States specifically state that there is a health insurance cost. F-1 students may check their I-20 for this estimate under the heading “Financials” and subheading of “Books and Insurance and Fees.” J-1 status students must show proof of insurance as part of their application and acknowledge the insurance requirement on their DS-2019.
Email the Student Health Insurance Office with questions.
International student health insurance
Student employment
Federal law permits international students to work no more than 20 hours per week on campus during the academic year. You are not permitted to work off campus unless you have special permission.
Updated: 06/20/2025 04:34PM