Mary Baldwin University

Mary Baldwin University's BSW program produced 21 graduates in the most recent reporting year — #276 of 587 colleges awarding the degree nationally, putting it squarely in the middle of the field by size.

55.3% 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. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (58.3% vs 49.7%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $17,810 a year after grants and scholarships — $1,659 below the $19,469 median across the 14 BSW colleges in Virginia. 56.0% 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.