University of Arkansas

With 56 social work graduates in the latest year, University of Arkansas runs one of the country's higher-volume BSW programs, ranking #96 among 587 colleges awarding the degree. Program size matters more than it first appears: larger cohorts usually mean more field placement partnerships and a deeper alumni network in local agencies.

55.6% 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. Unusually, part-time students complete at a higher rate here (62.2%) than full-time students (46.2%) — often a sign of a program built around people already working in the field. First-time entrants complete at 67.7% against 55.2% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $18,408 a year after grants and scholarships — $4,646 above the $13,762 median across the 10 BSW colleges in Arkansas. 20.0% 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.