Auburn, Alabama
Auburn University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Auburn University Offer?
Auburn University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,536 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Auburn University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Auburn University BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$12,536per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Auburn University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work120 credits | Application each semester (deadlines December 1, April 15, August 1) after C or better in SOCY 1000, SOWO 2000 and SOWO 3910; 2.0 institutional GPA and 2.5 social work GPA |
From Auburn 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 Auburn University Compares
Auburn University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,536 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (265th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $33,944. It awarded 19 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 9th of 15 in Alabama and 303rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Auburn University | Alabama median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $12,536 | $11,990 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Auburn University beside other schools.
From Auburn University's BSW to an MSW
Auburn University runs Master of Social Work (on campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 39 hours, 3 consecutive semesters (1 year) full time; 6 consecutive semesters (2 years) part time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Auburn University or elsewhere.
Auburn University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Auburn University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Auburn 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 Auburn University awarded 19 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Auburn University's BSW to a Alabama 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: LBSWOr an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Alabama licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW).
Alabama BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Auburn University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Tuskegee University
Tuskegee University school profile · Tuskegee, ALFormatOn campusTuition$23,440per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Point University
Point University school profile · West Point, GAFormatOnlineTuition$425per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Auburn University at Montgomery
Auburn University at Montgomery school profile · Montgomery, ALFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$394per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Alabama State University
Alabama State University school profile · Montgomery, ALFormatOn campusTuition$11,248per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$9,792per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Auburn University BSW: Common Questions
Is Auburn University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Auburn 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 Auburn University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Auburn University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Auburn University's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Application each semester (deadlines December 1, April 15, August 1) after C or better in SOCY 1000, SOWO 2000 and SOWO 3910; 2.0 institutional GPA and 2.5 social work GPA.
How Much Does Auburn University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,536 in-state, $33,944 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can Auburn University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Auburn University runs Master of Social Work (on campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (39 hours, 3 consecutive semesters (1 year) full time; 6 consecutive semesters (2 years) part time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Alabama
- Alabama A & M UniversityNormal
- Alabama State UniversityMontgomery
- Auburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery
- Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville
- Miles CollegeFairfield
- Oakwood UniversityHuntsville
- Talladega CollegeTalladega
- University of AlabamaTuscaloosa
- All social work programs in AlabamaState guide and BSW license