Muncie, Indiana

Ball State University BSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of HealthPublic

What BSW Options Does Ball State University Offer?

Ball State University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,758 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Ball State University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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2 BSW Options at Ball State University

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Ball State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (on campus)Admission to Ball State, then formal admission to the program after the 100- and 200-level social work courses: application packet and interview with the department admissions coordinatorTransfer: Articulation agreements with Ivy Tech for the University Core Curriculum; department works with the Ivy Tech Region 6 human services program; 30 of the last 40 credits must be earned at Ball StateOver 400 hours in a social services agency in the last semester of the senior year$4,474 per semester flat rate (12-18 credits) for Indiana residents; $13,748 per semester for nonresidents
Bachelor of Social Work Online (degree completion)Application and materials due two weeks before the start of the termTransfer: Students with an associate of science in social work from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University can start the online BSW with junior statusPracticum at a social-services agency in the student's community during the final semester$346 per credit hour for Indiana residents; $578 per credit hour for nonresidents taking only online courses

From Ball State 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 Ball State University Compares

Ball State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,758 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (213th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $28,766. It awarded 60 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 17 in Indiana and 94th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Ball State UniversityIndiana medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$10,758$35,420$13,212

Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Ball State University beside other schools.

From Ball State University's BSW to an MSW

Ball State University runs Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 36 credits, 1 year (3 semesters; 4 with summer start) full time or 2 years part time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Ball State University or elsewhere.

Ball State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Ball State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Ball State 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 Ball State University awarded 60 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Ball State University's BSW to a Indiana License

  1. First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
  2. Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
  3. Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
  4. License: Bachelor's Degree Social WorkerOr an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Indiana licenses BSW graduates as the Bachelor's Degree Social Worker.

Indiana BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Ball State University

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Ball State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Ball State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Ball State 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 Ball State University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Social Work Online (degree completion) is offered online.

How Do You Get Into Ball State University's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work (on campus): Admission to Ball State, then formal admission to the program after the 100- and 200-level social work courses: application packet and interview with the department admissions coordinator. Bachelor of Social Work Online (degree completion): Application and materials due two weeks before the start of the term.

Can You Transfer Into Ball State University's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (on campus): Articulation agreements with Ivy Tech for the University Core Curriculum; department works with the Ivy Tech Region 6 human services program; 30 of the last 40 credits must be earned at Ball State. Bachelor of Social Work Online (degree completion): Students with an associate of science in social work from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University can start the online BSW with junior status.

How Much Does Ball State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (on campus): $4,474 per semester flat rate (12-18 credits) for Indiana residents; $13,748 per semester for nonresidents (2026-27). Bachelor of Social Work Online (degree completion): $346 per credit hour for Indiana residents; $578 per credit hour for nonresidents taking only online courses (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,758 in-state, $28,766 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Ball State University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (on campus): Over 400 hours in a social services agency in the last semester of the senior year. Bachelor of Social Work Online (degree completion): Practicum at a social-services agency in the student's community during the final semester.

Can Ball State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Ball State University runs Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (36 credits, 1 year (3 semesters; 4 with summer start) full time or 2 years part time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Indiana

Sources

  1. bsu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
  4. Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Professional Licensing Agency)

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs