Minot State University

With 46 social work graduates in the latest year, Minot State University runs one of the country's higher-volume BSW programs, ranking #131 among 587 colleges awarding the degree. Program size matters more than it first appears: larger cohorts usually mean more field placement partnerships and a deeper alumni network in local agencies.

42.7% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Unusually, part-time students complete at a higher rate here (46.6%) than full-time students (37.2%) — often a sign of a program built around people already working in the field.

The average student pays $13,092 a year after grants and scholarships — $2,492 below the $15,584 median across the 3 BSW colleges in North Dakota. 34.0% 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.