University of Utah

201 Presidents Circle, ROOM 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9008

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at University of Utah

University of Utah awarded 117 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #14 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.64% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

62.9% of students here finish their degree, against a national median of 50.4% across the BSW colleges in this directory — a meaningful margin. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $16,583 a year after grants and scholarships — $4,743 above the $11,840 median across the 5 BSW colleges in Utah. 18.0% 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

36,894
Total Students
28,064
Undergraduates
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

86%
Acceptance Rate
23,062 admitted out of 26,822 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
600 - 690
Math
590 - 690
10% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
22 - 29
English
21 - 30
Math
21 - 28
38% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$9,315
Out-of-State
$29,837

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$16,583
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $13,123
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,424
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,246
$75,001 - $110,000 $17,663
$110,001+ $21,533
18%
Receive Pell Grants
21%
Students Borrowing
$6,484
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

63%
Overall
59%
Full-Time
66%
Part-Time
70%
First-Time Students
69%
Transfer Students
16%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 39%
6-Year Completion 58%
8-Year Completion 63%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
6.5%
Some Distance
57.7%
No Distance
35.7%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
6.3%
Some Distance
65.2%
No Distance
28.6%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
62%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.8%
Asian
5.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or More Races
5.5%
Non-Resident Alien
8.5%
Unknown
3.5%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
8015817200
Address
201 Presidents Circle, ROOM 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9008
IPEDS ID
230764

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.