Bluffton, Ohio

Bluffton University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work DepartmentPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Bluffton University Offer?

Bluffton University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $36,298 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Bluffton University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Bluffton University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Bluffton University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Social Work majorDeclare the major, then complete the application to the program in the sophomore year as part of the Human Behavior and Social Environment courseTransfer: Most transfer students complete the social work major in two academic years448 hours of field experience

From Bluffton 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 Bluffton University Compares

Bluffton University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $36,298 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (442nd lowest of 565). It awarded 13 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 17th of 25 in Ohio and 376th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Bluffton UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$36,298$20,560$13,212

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

From Bluffton University's BSW to an MSW

Bluffton University runs Master of Social Work (online, Bluffton University and Goshen College partnership), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credit hours, 1 to 2 years (as few as 12 months). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Bluffton University or elsewhere.

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

Is Bluffton University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Bluffton 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 Bluffton University awarded 13 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Bluffton University's BSW to a Ohio 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Ohio licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for) exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Bluffton University

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Bluffton University BSW: Common Questions

Is Bluffton University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Bluffton 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 Bluffton University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Social Work major: Declare the major, then complete the application to the program in the sophomore year as part of the Human Behavior and Social Environment course.

Can You Transfer Into Bluffton University's BSW?

Social Work major: Most transfer students complete the social work major in two academic years.

How Much Does Bluffton University's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $36,298. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Social Work major: 448 hours of field experience.

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

Yes. Bluffton University runs Master of Social Work (online, Bluffton University and Goshen College partnership), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credit hours, 1 to 2 years (as few as 12 months)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. bluffton.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. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

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