Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University sits at #98 of 587 BSW-awarding colleges by graduating class size, with 55 social work degrees conferred in the most recent year — about 0.30% of the 18,362 awarded nationwide.

47.1% 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 $16,230 a year after grants and scholarships — $1,614 below the $17,844 median across the 38 BSW colleges in Ohio. 49.0% 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.