Xavier University

3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207-1092

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at Xavier University

Xavier University awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #451 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.

52.4% 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. First-time entrants complete at 71.3% against 53.3% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $33,623 a year after grants and scholarships — $15,779 above the $17,844 median across the 38 BSW colleges in Ohio. 23.0% 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

5,501
Total Students
4,239
Undergraduates
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

86%
Acceptance Rate
12,642 admitted out of 14,631 applicants

Admissions Requirements

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

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
553 - 660
Math
550 - 650
13% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
22 - 29
English
21 - 31
Math
20 - 28
28% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$48,126

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$33,623
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $26,728
$30,001 - $48,000 $28,201
$48,001 - $75,000 $32,175
$75,001 - $110,000 $33,824
$110,001+ $35,451
23%
Receive Pell Grants
53%
Students Borrowing
$6,876
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

52%
Overall
49%
Full-Time
53%
Part-Time
71%
First-Time Students
53%
Transfer Students
24%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 43%
6-Year Completion 50%
8-Year Completion 52%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
42.4%
Female
57.6%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
16.9%
Some Distance
47.1%
No Distance
36%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
10.2%
Some Distance
53%
No Distance
36.8%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
71%
Black or African American
11.7%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
3.4%
Non-Resident Alien
1.7%
Unknown
3.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
5137453000
Address
3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207-1092
IPEDS ID
206622

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.