Saint Martin's University

With 11 social work graduates in the latest year, Saint Martin's University runs a small BSW cohort — #408 among 587 programs nationally by size. Worth asking the department how often required practice courses run, since smaller programs sometimes offer them only once a year.

53.6% 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. Full-time students complete at 62.0% against 48.8% for part-time, so the part-time route takes more persistence at Saint Martin's University.

The average student pays $29,116 a year after grants and scholarships — $13,951 above the $15,165 median across the 10 BSW colleges in Washington. 44.0% 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.