Florida Atlantic University

777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University awarded 173 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #7 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.94% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

56.5% 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 $10,225 a year after grants and scholarships — $3,360 below the $13,585 median across the 14 BSW colleges in Florida. 33.0% 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

31,607
Total Students
24,876
Undergraduates
24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

66%
Acceptance Rate
20,838 admitted out of 31,511 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
530 - 610
Math
510 - 590
76% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
21 - 26
English
20 - 25
Math
17 - 24
23% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$4,879
Out-of-State
$17,324

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$10,225
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $3,022
$30,001 - $48,000 $4,135
$48,001 - $75,000 $8,106
$75,001 - $110,000 $14,440
$110,001+ $16,854
33%
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Students Borrowing
$6,376
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

57%
Overall
56%
Full-Time
57%
Part-Time
59%
First-Time Students
63%
Transfer Students
22%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 44%
6-Year Completion 57%
8-Year Completion 57%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
43%
Female
57%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
21.7%
Some Distance
63.1%
No Distance
15.1%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
18.9%
Some Distance
69.4%
No Distance
11.6%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
40.4%
Black or African American
15.9%
Hispanic/Latino
26.4%
Asian
4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
3.8%
Non-Resident Alien
7.7%
Unknown
1.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
5612973000
Address
777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
IPEDS ID
133669

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.