Madonna University

Madonna University awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #376 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.

51.3% 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. Unusually, part-time students complete at a higher rate here (55.0%) than full-time students (47.0%) — often a sign of a program built around people already working in the field.

The average student pays $18,373 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $17,548 median across the 22 BSW colleges in Michigan. 38.0% 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.