North Central University

North Central University awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #487 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.

35.1% 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. First-time entrants complete at 57.7% against 25.7% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $26,363 a year after grants and scholarships — $5,445 above the $20,918 median across the 17 BSW colleges in Minnesota. 46.0% 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.