University of Sioux Falls

1101 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1699

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at University of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #429 of the 587 colleges nationally that offer the degree. This is a small program, which cuts both ways: cohorts are tight and faculty access is easy, but course rotations can be less frequent and specialization options narrower than at a larger school.

59.1% 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 69.4% against 53.0% for part-time, so the part-time route takes more persistence at University of Sioux Falls.

The average student pays $21,385 a year after grants and scholarships, against a national median of $17,795 across BSW colleges. 32.0% 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

1,450
Total Students
1,241
Undergraduates
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

83%
Acceptance Rate
1,899 admitted out of 2,291 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$20,740

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$21,385
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $18,145
$30,001 - $48,000 $17,804
$48,001 - $75,000 $17,992
$75,001 - $110,000 $21,375
$110,001+ $24,038
32%
Receive Pell Grants
67%
Students Borrowing
$6,533
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

59%
Overall
69%
Full-Time
53%
Part-Time
57%
First-Time Students
65%
Transfer Students
26%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 47%
6-Year Completion 56%
8-Year Completion 59%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
41%
Female
59%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
9.6%
Some Distance
60.3%
No Distance
30.1%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
3.9%
Some Distance
62.9%
No Distance
33.1%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
76.6%
Black or African American
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More Races
5.9%
Non-Resident Alien
1.2%
Unknown
3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
6053315000
Address
1101 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1699
IPEDS ID
219383

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.