Baylor University

1320 S. 7th Street, Waco, TX 76798

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at Baylor University

Baylor University's BSW program produced 22 graduates in the most recent reporting year — #268 of 587 colleges awarding the degree nationally, putting it squarely in the middle of the field by size.

67.1% of students here finish their degree, against a national median of 50.4% across the BSW colleges in this directory — a meaningful margin. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Unusually, part-time students complete at a higher rate here (75.4%) than full-time students (50.5%) — often a sign of a program built around people already working in the field. First-time entrants complete at 79.7% against 44.7% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $47,001 a year after grants and scholarships — $32,539 above the $14,462 median across the 35 BSW colleges in Texas. 10.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. 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.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

20,626
Total Students
14,915
Undergraduates
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

51%
Acceptance Rate
24,075 admitted out of 46,946 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
610 - 700
Math
590 - 700
32% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
27 - 32
English
26 - 34
Math
25 - 30
18% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$54,844

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$47,001
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $22,024
$30,001 - $48,000 $21,530
$48,001 - $75,000 $33,902
$75,001 - $110,000 $38,852
$110,001+ $47,895
10%
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Students Borrowing
$6,535
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

67%
Overall
51%
Full-Time
75%
Part-Time
80%
First-Time Students
45%
Transfer Students
23%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 45%
6-Year Completion 63%
8-Year Completion 67%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
39.3%
Female
60.7%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
20.1%
Some Distance
24.3%
No Distance
55.6%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
4.9%
Some Distance
33.3%
No Distance
61.9%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
58.5%
Black or African American
6.8%
Hispanic/Latino
16.8%
Asian
7.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Non-Resident Alien
4.3%
Unknown
0.9%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
2547101011
Address
1320 S. 7th Street, Waco, TX 76798
IPEDS ID
223232

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.