University of Valley Forge

University of Valley Forge awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #569 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.

34.3% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Unusually, part-time students complete at a higher rate here (41.2%) than full-time students (28.6%) — often a sign of a program built around people already working in the field. First-time entrants complete at 54.0% against 28.8% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $27,083 a year after grants and scholarships — $2,363 above the $24,721 median across the 35 BSW colleges in Pennsylvania. 64.0% 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.