University of North Carolina at Greensboro

1400 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #59 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.39% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

52.1% 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. Full-time students complete at 57.4% against 47.2% for part-time, so the part-time route takes more persistence at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

The average student pays $11,404 a year after grants and scholarships — $3,641 below the $15,045 median across the 23 BSW colleges in North Carolina. 60.0% 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

18,012
Total Students
14,416
Undergraduates
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

89%
Acceptance Rate
11,460 admitted out of 12,948 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
590 - 685
Math
560 - 670
2% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
22 - 27
English
21 - 27
Math
19 - 25
10% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$7,593
Out-of-State
$23,339

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$11,404
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $7,305
$30,001 - $48,000 $8,082
$48,001 - $75,000 $11,605
$75,001 - $110,000 $16,979
$110,001+ $19,580
60%
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Students Borrowing
$6,556
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

52%
Overall
57%
Full-Time
47%
Part-Time
59%
First-Time Students
53%
Transfer Students
26%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 38%
6-Year Completion 49%
8-Year Completion 52%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
32.7%
Female
67.3%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
26.1%
Some Distance
57.3%
No Distance
16.6%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
21.3%
Some Distance
65.4%
No Distance
13.3%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
40.3%
Black or African American
28.5%
Hispanic/Latino
14.9%
Asian
5.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or More Races
5.2%
Non-Resident Alien
3.2%
Unknown
2.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
3363345000
Address
1400 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
IPEDS ID
199148

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.