Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University's BSW program produced 20 graduates in the most recent reporting year — #286 of 587 colleges awarding the degree nationally, putting it squarely in the middle of the field by size.

40.2% 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. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (49.3% vs 40.0%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $11,626 a year after grants and scholarships — $6,595 below the $18,221 median across the 18 BSW colleges in Missouri. 42.0% 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.