Central Michigan University

106 Warriner Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Public 4-year
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The BSW Program at Central Michigan University

In the latest year of federal data, Central Michigan University graduated 29 social work students, placing it #220 of 587 BSW programs nationally. Cohorts of this size typically mean seminar-scale classes in the practice sequence rather than lecture halls.

49.2% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $17,575 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $17,548 median across the 22 BSW colleges in Michigan. 32.0% 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

14,488
Total Students
10,193
Undergraduates
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

90%
Acceptance Rate
19,732 admitted out of 21,969 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
490 - 610
Math
470 - 590
61% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
21 - 27
English
20 - 27
Math
19 - 27
7% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
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Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$14,312

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$17,575
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $12,185
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,139
$48,001 - $75,000 $13,601
$75,001 - $110,000 $16,269
$110,001+ $21,403
32%
Receive Pell Grants
69%
Students Borrowing
$7,215
Avg. Loan Amount
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Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

49%
Overall
45%
Full-Time
53%
Part-Time
61%
First-Time Students
56%
Transfer Students
27%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 33%
6-Year Completion 47%
8-Year Completion 49%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
39.2%
Female
60.8%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
27.6%
Some Distance
30.8%
No Distance
41.6%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
19.3%
Some Distance
34.5%
No Distance
46.2%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
67.3%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.9%
Two or More Races
3.2%
Non-Resident Alien
11.5%
Unknown
2.1%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
9897744000
Address
106 Warriner Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
IPEDS ID
169248

Quick Links

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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.

Community Social Worker $71,900

Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
School Social Worker $69,620

K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Healthcare Social Worker $67,880

Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Mental Health Social Worker $60,280

Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Substance Abuse Social Worker $60,280

Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
Child & Family Social Worker $59,550

County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation

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