Temple University

1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Temple University

Temple University awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #68 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.36% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

59.2% 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. First-time entrants complete at 75.0% against 62.3% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $28,088 a year after grants and scholarships — $3,368 above the $24,721 median across the 35 BSW colleges in Pennsylvania. 38.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. 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

29,640
Total Students
21,457
Undergraduates
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

80%
Acceptance Rate
31,966 admitted out of 39,754 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$21,991
Out-of-State
$37,248

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$28,088
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $22,694
$30,001 - $48,000 $23,431
$48,001 - $75,000 $26,534
$75,001 - $110,000 $29,397
$110,001+ $34,947
38%
Receive Pell Grants
53%
Students Borrowing
$6,532
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

59%
Overall
58%
Full-Time
60%
Part-Time
75%
First-Time Students
62%
Transfer Students
21%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 45%
6-Year Completion 58%
8-Year Completion 59%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
42.8%
Female
57.2%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
8.9%
Some Distance
57.9%
No Distance
33.3%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
5.6%
Some Distance
71.1%
No Distance
23.3%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
40.6%
Black or African American
17.8%
Hispanic/Latino
10%
Asian
14.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
4%
Non-Resident Alien
6.8%
Unknown
5.8%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
2152047000
Address
1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096
IPEDS ID
216339

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.