William Woods University

One University Avenue, Fulton, MO 65251-2388

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at William Woods University

With 3 social work graduates in the latest year, William Woods University runs a small BSW cohort — #571 among 587 programs nationally by size. Worth asking the department how often required practice courses run, since smaller programs sometimes offer them only once a year.

50.9% 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.

The average student pays $27,092 a year after grants and scholarships — $8,871 above the $18,221 median across the 18 BSW colleges in Missouri. 39.0% 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

2,046
Total Students
1,342
Undergraduates
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

71%
Acceptance Rate
1,112 admitted out of 1,567 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$28,860

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$27,092
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $24,014
$30,001 - $48,000 $22,967
$48,001 - $75,000 $24,218
$75,001 - $110,000 $29,491
$110,001+ $29,428
39%
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Students Borrowing
$8,707
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

51%
Overall
53%
Full-Time
50%
Part-Time
55%
First-Time Students
48%
Transfer Students
1%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 41%
6-Year Completion 48%
8-Year Completion 51%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
40.4%
Female
59.6%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
59.1%
Some Distance
24.9%
No Distance
16%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
47.4%
Some Distance
36.3%
No Distance
16.3%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
63.7%
Black or African American
13.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
4.2%
Non-Resident Alien
2.2%
Unknown
7.7%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
8009953159
Address
One University Avenue, Fulton, MO 65251-2388
IPEDS ID
179964

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.