Saint Edward's University

In the latest year of federal data, Saint Edward's University graduated 21 social work students, placing it #278 of 587 BSW programs nationally. Cohorts of this size typically mean seminar-scale classes in the practice sequence rather than lecture halls.

47.2% 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. Unusually, part-time students complete at a higher rate here (55.5%) than full-time students (43.4%) — often a sign of a program built around people already working in the field. First-time entrants complete at 65.7% against 46.0% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $28,766 a year after grants and scholarships — $14,304 above the $14,462 median across the 35 BSW colleges in Texas. 48.0% 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.