University of Washington-Seattle Campus

With 48 social work graduates in the latest year, University of Washington-Seattle Campus runs one of the country's higher-volume BSW programs, ranking #144 among 587 colleges awarding the degree. Program size matters more than it first appears: larger cohorts usually mean more field placement partnerships and a deeper alumni network in local agencies.

80.7% 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 $11,784 a year after grants and scholarships — $3,381 below the $15,165 median across the 10 BSW colleges in Washington. 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.