Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #554 of the 587 colleges nationally that offer the degree. This is a small program, which cuts both ways: cohorts are tight and faculty access is easy, but course rotations can be less frequent and specialization options narrower than at a larger school.

24.6% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Full-time students complete at 34.7% against 10.7% for part-time, so the part-time route takes more persistence at Wilberforce University. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (37.7% vs 17.0%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $5,533 a year after grants and scholarships — $12,311 below the $17,844 median across the 38 BSW colleges in Ohio. 100.0% 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.