Waco, Texas

Baylor University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDiana R. Garland School of Social WorkPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Baylor University Offer?

Baylor University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $54,844 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Baylor University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Baylor University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Baylor University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)124 creditsApplication for admission to the major; completion of or registration in Introduction to Social Work (SWO 2321) or equivalent with a minimum C; 2.7 overall GPA required once in the majorTransfer: Transfer students declare Pre-Social Work on the Baylor application and discuss admission with the program manager for baccalaureate studies450 hours of practicum education in a community agencyFall 2026/Spring 2027 undergraduate tuition: $33,878 per semester flat rate (12 hours or more); $2,824 per credit hour at 11 hours or less

From Baylor 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 Baylor University Compares

Baylor University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $54,844 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (553rd lowest of 565). It awarded 34 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 16th of 33 in Texas and 212th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Baylor UniversityTexas medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$54,844$10,310$13,212

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

From Baylor University's BSW to an MSW

Baylor University runs Master of Social Work (Waco), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credit hours, As few as 12 months. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Baylor University or elsewhere.

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

Is Baylor University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Baylor 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 Baylor University awarded 34 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Baylor University's BSW to a Texas 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: 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 Baylor University

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Baylor University BSW: Common Questions

Is Baylor University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Baylor 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 Baylor University Offer an Online BSW?

No. Baylor University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

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

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Application for admission to the major; completion of or registration in Introduction to Social Work (SWO 2321) or equivalent with a minimum C; 2.7 overall GPA required once in the major.

Can You Transfer Into Baylor University's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Transfer students declare Pre-Social Work on the Baylor application and discuss admission with the program manager for baccalaureate studies.

How Much Does Baylor University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Fall 2026/Spring 2027 undergraduate tuition: $33,878 per semester flat rate (12 hours or more); $2,824 per credit hour at 11 hours or less (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $54,844. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 450 hours of practicum education in a community agency.

Can Baylor University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Baylor University runs Master of Social Work (Waco), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credit hours, As few as 12 months). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Texas

Sources

  1. socialwork.web.baylor.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. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

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