Savannah State University

3219 College Street, Savannah, GA 31404-5310

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Savannah State University

Savannah State University awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #346 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.

26.8% 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.

The average student pays $7,956 a year after grants and scholarships — $7,363 below the $15,319 median across the 11 BSW colleges in Georgia. 78.0% 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

3,193
Total Students
2,966
Undergraduates
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

Open Admissions

This institution has an open admissions policy — all applicants who meet basic requirements are accepted.

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$5,498
Out-of-State
$16,219

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$7,956
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $6,739
$30,001 - $48,000 $7,033
$48,001 - $75,000 $9,882
$75,001 - $110,000 $12,694
$110,001+ $12,597
78%
Receive Pell Grants
65%
Students Borrowing
$6,388
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

27%
Overall
27%
Full-Time
27%
Part-Time
26%
First-Time Students
34%
Transfer Students
47%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 18%
6-Year Completion 25%
8-Year Completion 27%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
37.4%
Female
62.6%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
16.9%
Some Distance
67.7%
No Distance
15.4%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
15.3%
Some Distance
69.4%
No Distance
15.3%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
3.6%
Black or African American
84.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Non-Resident Alien
2%
Unknown
1.2%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
9126756265
Address
3219 College Street, Savannah, GA 31404-5310
IPEDS ID
140960

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.