Southeastern Louisiana University

548 Ned McGehee Ave., Hammond, LA 70402

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Southeastern Louisiana University

In the latest year of federal data, Southeastern Louisiana University graduated 32 social work students, placing it #208 of 587 BSW programs nationally. Cohorts of this size typically mean seminar-scale classes in the practice sequence rather than lecture halls.

37.7% 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 $13,116 a year after grants and scholarships — $3,895 below the $17,011 median across the 9 BSW colleges in Louisiana. 43.0% 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

14,426
Total Students
13,192
Undergraduates
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

99%
Acceptance Rate
6,212 admitted out of 6,255 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
18 - 24
English
18 - 24
Math
16 - 23
94% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$8,373
Out-of-State
$20,851

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$13,116
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $10,507
$30,001 - $48,000 $10,309
$48,001 - $75,000 $12,380
$75,001 - $110,000 $16,672
$110,001+ $18,184
43%
Receive Pell Grants
32%
Students Borrowing
$5,829
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

38%
Overall
34%
Full-Time
41%
Part-Time
39%
First-Time Students
46%
Transfer Students
43%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 24%
6-Year Completion 38%
8-Year Completion 38%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
37%
Female
63%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
8.6%
Some Distance
51.1%
No Distance
40.3%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
4.9%
Some Distance
53.8%
No Distance
41.4%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
63.3%
Black or African American
19.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or More Races
4.3%
Non-Resident Alien
2.1%
Unknown
2.2%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
9855492000
Address
548 Ned McGehee Ave., Hammond, LA 70402
IPEDS ID
160612

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.