Georgia State University

33 Gilmer St, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Georgia State University

Georgia State University awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #54 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.40% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

50.1% 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 $16,854 a year after grants and scholarships — $1,535 above the $15,319 median across the 11 BSW colleges in Georgia. 53.0% 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

34,944
Total Students
27,415
Undergraduates
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

55%
Acceptance Rate
18,543 admitted out of 33,447 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
480 - 590
Math
460 - 590
33% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
19 - 26
English
18 - 26
Math
17 - 25
12% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$8,478
Out-of-State
$23,709

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$16,854
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $13,787
$30,001 - $48,000 $14,430
$48,001 - $75,000 $16,656
$75,001 - $110,000 $19,390
$110,001+ $20,305
53%
Receive Pell Grants
40%
Students Borrowing
$6,088
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

50%
Overall
50%
Full-Time
51%
Part-Time
58%
First-Time Students
55%
Transfer Students
26%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 34%
6-Year Completion 46%
8-Year Completion 50%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
39.3%
Female
60.7%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
13%
Some Distance
67.3%
No Distance
19.7%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
13.5%
Some Distance
72.8%
No Distance
13.7%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
18.6%
Black or African American
39.9%
Hispanic/Latino
13.2%
Asian
14.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Non-Resident Alien
8.3%
Unknown
0.9%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
4044132000
Address
33 Gilmer St, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083
IPEDS ID
139940

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.