Abilene, Texas
Abilene Christian University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Abilene Christian University Offer?
Abilene Christian University offers a BSW. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $42,380 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Abilene Christian University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Abilene Christian University BSW
- Format–Tuition$47,350per yearAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Abilene Christian University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Social Work128 credits | 2026-27 annual block tuition and student activity fee: $47,350 (up to 36 hours across the year) |
From Abilene Christian University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Abilene Christian University Compares
Abilene Christian University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $42,380 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (506th lowest of 565). It awarded 23 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 21st of 33 in Texas and 272nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Abilene Christian University | Texas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $42,380 | $10,310 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Abilene Christian University beside other schools.
From Abilene Christian University's BSW to an MSW
Abilene Christian University runs Master of Science in Social Work (on campus, Abilene), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 33 credit hours, 11 months. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Abilene Christian University or elsewhere.
Abilene Christian University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Abilene Christian University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Abilene Christian University's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited BSW programs
Federal data (IPEDS) show Abilene Christian University awarded 23 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Abilene Christian University's BSW to a Texas License
- First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
- Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
- Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
- License: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Texas licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Texas BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Abilene Christian University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Social Work (B.B.S.) at Hardin-Simmons University
Hardin-Simmons University school profile · Abilene, TXFormatOn campusTuition$34,700per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Howard Payne University
Howard Payne University school profile · Brownwood, TXFormat–500-hour practicumTuition$35,126per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Angelo State University
Angelo State University school profile · San Angelo, TXFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$9,662per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University school profile · Stephenville, TXFormatOn campusTuition$184per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Midwestern State University
Midwestern State University school profile · Wichita Falls, TXFormat–Tuition$10,310per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Abilene Christian University BSW: Common Questions
Is Abilene Christian University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Abilene Christian University's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.
Does Abilene Christian University Offer an Online BSW?
Abilene Christian University's pages describe a campus program and don't list an online option.
How Much Does Abilene Christian University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Science in Social Work: 2026-27 annual block tuition and student activity fee: $47,350 (up to 36 hours across the year) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $42,380. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can Abilene Christian University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Abilene Christian University runs Master of Science in Social Work (on campus, Abilene), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (33 credit hours, 11 months). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Texas
- Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo
- Baylor UniversityWaco
- East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce
- Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene
- Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood
- Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins
- Lamar UniversityBeaumont
- Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls
- All social work programs in TexasState guide and BSW license
Sources
- acu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners