Eastern Mennonite University

1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at Eastern Mennonite University

Eastern Mennonite University awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #452 of the 587 colleges nationally that offer the degree. This is a small program, which cuts both ways: cohorts are tight and faculty access is easy, but course rotations can be less frequent and specialization options narrower than at a larger school.

49.6% 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 $25,021 a year after grants and scholarships — $5,552 above the $19,469 median across the 14 BSW colleges in Virginia. 40.0% 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.

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

1,154
Total Students
791
Undergraduates
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

100%
Acceptance Rate
1,470 admitted out of 1,470 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$41,860

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$25,021
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $22,994
$30,001 - $48,000 $20,333
$48,001 - $75,000 $20,454
$75,001 - $110,000 $27,570
$110,001+ $29,315
40%
Receive Pell Grants
56%
Students Borrowing
$6,802
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

50%
Overall
47%
Full-Time
52%
Part-Time
55%
First-Time Students
57%
Transfer Students
34%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 42%
6-Year Completion 48%
8-Year Completion 50%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
36.2%
Female
63.8%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
29.5%
Some Distance
22%
No Distance
48.5%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
3.3%
Some Distance
24.1%
No Distance
72.6%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
58.1%
Black or African American
13%
Hispanic/Latino
12.4%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
3.2%
Non-Resident Alien
6.2%
Unknown
5.1%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
5404324000
Address
1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462
IPEDS ID
232043

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.