Bowling Green, KY · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $11,112 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $27,000 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,072 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $23,211 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $12,329 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $10,882 less than the sticker price — about 47% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Football (112), Track & Field (80), Baseball (40), Basketball (18), Golf (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (66), Soccer (27), Softball (15), Basketball (14), Volleyball (12), Golf (9), Tennis (8) |
| Softball conference | CUSA |
| Head softball coach | Amy Tudor |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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