Washington Adventist University

48.1% 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 (53.6%) than full-time students (42.6%) — often a sign of a program built around people already working in the field. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (61.3% vs 41.7%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $18,154 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $18,154 median across the 8 BSW colleges in Maryland. 51.0% 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.