University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

In the latest year of federal data, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduated 37 social work students, placing it #185 of 587 BSW programs nationally. Cohorts of this size typically mean seminar-scale classes in the practice sequence rather than lecture halls.

50.6% 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. Unusually, part-time students complete at a higher rate here (55.6%) than full-time students (44.0%) — often a sign of a program built around people already working in the field.

The average student pays $12,500 a year after grants and scholarships — $3,207 below the $15,707 median across the 16 BSW colleges in Wisconsin. 30.0% 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

12,953
Total Students
11,994
Undergraduates
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

87%
Acceptance Rate
6,626 admitted out of 7,660 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
18 - 25
English
17 - 24
Math
17 - 25
30% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$8,212
Out-of-State
$16,125

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$12,500
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $9,236
$30,001 - $48,000 $9,654
$48,001 - $75,000 $11,601
$75,001 - $110,000 $16,853
$110,001+ $19,223
30%
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Students Borrowing
$5,944
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

51%
Overall
44%
Full-Time
56%
Part-Time
56%
First-Time Students
58%
Transfer Students
29%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 33%
6-Year Completion 50%
8-Year Completion 51%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
41.1%
Female
58.9%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
10.3%
Some Distance
36%
No Distance
53.7%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
6.9%
Some Distance
36.3%
No Distance
56.8%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
80.5%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Asian
3.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
3.1%
Non-Resident Alien
1.2%
Unknown
2.1%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
9204241234
Address
800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901
IPEDS ID
240365

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.