West Chester University of Pennsylvania

University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA 19383

Public 4-year
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The BSW Program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #126 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.26% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

65.7% 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 $22,546 a year after grants and scholarships — $2,175 below the $24,721 median across the 35 BSW colleges in Pennsylvania. 28.0% 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

17,171
Total Students
14,449
Undergraduates
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

78%
Acceptance Rate
13,479 admitted out of 17,193 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
560 - 650
Math
540 - 620
14% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
24 - 28
English
22 - 27
Math
21 - 26
1% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
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Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$10,686
Out-of-State
$22,511

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$22,546
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $17,018
$30,001 - $48,000 $17,414
$48,001 - $75,000 $20,417
$75,001 - $110,000 $24,715
$110,001+ $27,160
28%
Receive Pell Grants
54%
Students Borrowing
$6,286
Avg. Loan Amount
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Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

66%
Overall
62%
Full-Time
68%
Part-Time
72%
First-Time Students
66%
Transfer Students
22%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 47%
6-Year Completion 64%
8-Year Completion 66%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
40.2%
Female
59.8%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
11.2%
Some Distance
56.4%
No Distance
32.5%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
4.5%
Some Distance
62.5%
No Distance
33.1%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
71.7%
Black or African American
10.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Two or More Races
3.7%
Non-Resident Alien
0.5%
Unknown
2.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
6104361000
Address
University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA 19383
IPEDS ID
216764

Quick Links

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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.

Community Social Worker $71,900

Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
School Social Worker $69,620

K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Healthcare Social Worker $67,880

Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Mental Health Social Worker $60,280

Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Substance Abuse Social Worker $60,280

Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
Child & Family Social Worker $59,550

County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.