University of Massachusetts-Boston

100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393

Public 4-year
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The BSW Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston

In the latest year of federal data, University of Massachusetts-Boston graduated 20 social work students, placing it #291 of 587 BSW programs nationally. Cohorts of this size typically mean seminar-scale classes in the practice sequence rather than lecture halls.

52.8% 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.

The average student pays $17,768 a year after grants and scholarships — $7,092 below the $24,860 median across the 12 BSW colleges in Massachusetts. 49.0% 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

15,575
Total Students
12,138
Undergraduates
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

84%
Acceptance Rate
17,813 admitted out of 21,262 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
540 - 650
Math
530 - 640
32% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
22 - 29
English
22 - 31
Math
19 - 26
2% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
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Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$15,495
Out-of-State
$37,171

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$17,768
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $14,070
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,558
$48,001 - $75,000 $15,663
$75,001 - $110,000 $20,885
$110,001+ $25,571
49%
Receive Pell Grants
51%
Students Borrowing
$6,454
Avg. Loan Amount
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Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

53%
Overall
53%
Full-Time
53%
Part-Time
53%
First-Time Students
59%
Transfer Students
20%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 35%
6-Year Completion 49%
8-Year Completion 53%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
42.5%
Female
57.5%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
11.3%
Some Distance
36.7%
No Distance
52%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
5.5%
Some Distance
39%
No Distance
55.5%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
32.8%
Black or African American
15.5%
Hispanic/Latino
17.7%
Asian
13.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
3.4%
Non-Resident Alien
10.5%
Unknown
6.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
6172875000
Address
100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393
IPEDS ID
166638

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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.

Community Social Worker $71,900

Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
School Social Worker $69,620

K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Healthcare Social Worker $67,880

Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Mental Health Social Worker $60,280

Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Substance Abuse Social Worker $60,280

Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
Child & Family Social Worker $59,550

County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.