University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #91 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.32% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

51.6% 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. First-time entrants complete at 67.0% against 53.7% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $15,151 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $15,707 median across the 16 BSW colleges in Wisconsin. 22.0% 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

10,049
Total Students
9,351
Undergraduates
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

82%
Acceptance Rate
7,266 admitted out of 8,824 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
22 - 27
English
20 - 27
Math
20 - 26
44% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$9,277
Out-of-State
$18,516

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$15,151
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $10,270
$30,001 - $48,000 $10,968
$48,001 - $75,000 $12,766
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,278
$110,001+ $20,778
22%
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Students Borrowing
$5,864
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

52%
Overall
49%
Full-Time
53%
Part-Time
67%
First-Time Students
54%
Transfer Students
33%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 38%
6-Year Completion 50%
8-Year Completion 52%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
39.5%
Female
60.5%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
11.3%
Some Distance
56.2%
No Distance
32.5%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
6.3%
Some Distance
59.4%
No Distance
34.2%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
84.6%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or More Races
3.2%
Non-Resident Alien
2.4%
Unknown
0.9%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
7158364636
Address
105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
IPEDS ID
240268

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.