Indiana University-East

2325 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN 47374-1289

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Indiana University-East

Indiana University-East awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #456 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.

47.9% 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. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (56.7% vs 44.0%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $8,718 a year after grants and scholarships — $7,975 below the $16,693 median across the 21 BSW colleges in Indiana. 52.0% 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

3,203
Total Students
2,951
Undergraduates
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

67%
Acceptance Rate
1,368 admitted out of 2,035 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
490 - 600
Math
470 - 570
20% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
19 - 24
English
17 - 24
Math
17 - 26
7% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$8,179
Out-of-State
$22,043

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$8,718
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $5,154
$30,001 - $48,000 $5,454
$48,001 - $75,000 $7,100
$75,001 - $110,000 $13,260
$110,001+ $16,067
52%
Receive Pell Grants
34%
Students Borrowing
$6,757
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

48%
Overall
44%
Full-Time
51%
Part-Time
44%
First-Time Students
57%
Transfer Students
29%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 38%
6-Year Completion 45%
8-Year Completion 48%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
34%
Female
66%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
60.8%
Some Distance
15.2%
No Distance
24%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
59.9%
Some Distance
15.5%
No Distance
24.7%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
73.7%
Black or African American
6.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
5.2%
Non-Resident Alien
1.5%
Unknown
2.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
7659738200
Address
2325 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN 47374-1289
IPEDS ID
151388

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.