Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #2 of the 3 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.

70.3% 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. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (78.2% vs 63.7%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $15,944 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $15,944 median across the 3 BSW colleges in District of Columbia. 61.0% 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.