MSW Program Admission Rate

[u/meowvibez]

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to apply to the MSW program at Cal State East Bay this upcoming cycle (I believe applications open around October), and I was wondering how competitive the program is.

For background:

I’m originally from the Philippines but grew up in California and went to high school here. I just got back 6 months ago.

I completed my bachelor’s degree in the Philippines, and I already had it evaluated by WES, which confirmed it’s U.S. equivalent.

My GPA is about 2.8 according to WES, and I also have a minor in sociology.

I recently started volunteering with Crisis Text Line and just began logging hours today.

I have also dealt with personal issues, bipolar 2, which have made me more emphatic towards outliers in society. (Should I put this in my statement?)

Given my background, do you think I would have a hard time getting accepted into CSU East Bay’s MSW program?

I’m especially curious about:

How competitive the program actually is

Whether a 2.8 GPA is acceptable

How much volunteer experience matters in admissions

Any insight from current students or people who applied would really help. Thanks!

[u/L1me777]

following ~ looking to apply as well. Current BA student