University of Central Missouri

University of Central Missouri conferred 31 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #212 among the 587 colleges nationally that award the degree. That is a mid-sized program — large enough to sustain a dedicated field placement office, small enough that faculty tend to know students by name.

52.2% 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. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (61.0% vs 51.7%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $14,943 a year after grants and scholarships — $3,278 below the $18,221 median across the 18 BSW colleges in Missouri. 41.0% 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.