Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University's BSW program produced 20 graduates in the most recent reporting year — #283 of 587 colleges awarding the degree nationally, putting it squarely in the middle of the field by size.

39.7% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $12,376 a year after grants and scholarships — $2,669 below the $15,045 median across the 11 BSW colleges in Mississippi. 85.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.