Saint Paul, Minnesota
Bethel University BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does Bethel University Offer?
Bethel University offers 2 BSW options, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $42,930 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Bethel University's own MSW with advanced standing.
2 BSW Options at Bethel University
- FormatOn campus600-hour practicumTuition$26,700per year · with feesAccreditationCSWE
B.A. in Social Work: Justice-Informed Graduate Studies Pathway at Bethel University
Bethel University school profile · Saint PaulFormatOn campus600-hour practicumTuition$26,700per year · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Bethel University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. in Social Work (BSW) | Over 600 hours of supervised fieldwork | $26,700 per year tuition and fees, full time (2026-27) | |
| B.A. in Social Work: Justice-Informed Graduate Studies Pathway | Over 600 hours of supervised fieldwork | $26,700 per year tuition and fees, full time (2026-27) |
From Bethel 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 Bethel University Compares
Bethel University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $42,930 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (510th lowest of 565). It awarded 17 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 13th of 17 in Minnesota and 327th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Bethel University | Minnesota median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $42,930 | $14,318 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Bethel University beside other schools.
From Bethel University's BSW to an MSW
Bethel University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), online, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 36 credits, As few as 12 months. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Bethel University or elsewhere.
Bethel University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Bethel University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Bethel 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 Bethel University awarded 17 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Bethel University's BSW to a Minnesota 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Minnesota licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Minnesota BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Bethel University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Walden University
Walden University school profile · Minneapolis, MNFormatOnline400-hour practicumTuition$360per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) at Augsburg University
Augsburg University school profile · Minneapolis, MNFormatOn campusTuition$47,600per yearAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineTuition$350per creditAccreditationCSWE
B.S. in Social Work at North Central University
North Central University school profile · Minneapolis, MNFormatOn campusTuition$32,200per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor's in Social Work (BSW) at University of St Thomas
University of St Thomas school profile · Saint Paul, MNFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$28,428per termAccreditationCSWE
Bethel University BSW: Common Questions
Is Bethel University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Bethel 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 Bethel University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Bethel University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Bethel University's BSW Cost?
B.A. in Social Work (BSW): $26,700 per year tuition and fees, full time (2026-27) (2026-27). B.A. in Social Work: Justice-Informed Graduate Studies Pathway: $26,700 per year tuition and fees, full time (2026-27) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $42,930. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Bethel University's BSW Require?
B.A. in Social Work (BSW): Over 600 hours of supervised fieldwork. B.A. in Social Work: Justice-Informed Graduate Studies Pathway: Over 600 hours of supervised fieldwork.
Can Bethel University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Bethel University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), online, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (36 credits, As few as 12 months). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
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- All social work programs in MinnesotaState guide and BSW license