Prairie View A & M University

FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX 77446

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View A & M University awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #156 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.23% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

45.8% 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.

The average student pays $14,448 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $14,462 median across the 35 BSW colleges in Texas. 70.0% 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.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

9,922
Total Students
8,877
Undergraduates
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

79%
Acceptance Rate
10,259 admitted out of 12,936 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Required
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
450 - 550
Math
410 - 530
63% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
16 - 21
English
14 - 21
Math
15 - 20
16% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$11,299
Out-of-State
$26,874

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$14,448
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $12,120
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,465
$48,001 - $75,000 $16,024
$75,001 - $110,000 $17,753
$110,001+ $16,376
70%
Receive Pell Grants
68%
Students Borrowing
$6,437
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

46%
Overall
43%
Full-Time
49%
Part-Time
46%
First-Time Students
53%
Transfer Students
35%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 29%
6-Year Completion 47%
8-Year Completion 46%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
33.9%
Female
66.1%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
7.6%
Some Distance
64.3%
No Distance
28.1%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
3.6%
Some Distance
67.8%
No Distance
28.6%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
1.3%
Black or African American
82.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
3.6%
Non-Resident Alien
2.9%
Unknown
1.6%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
9362613311
Address
FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX 77446
IPEDS ID
227526

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.