Grand Rapids, Michigan

Calvin University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Sociology and Social WorkPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Calvin University Offer?

Calvin University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $38,670 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Calvin University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Calvin University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Calvin University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Social Work Major (BSW)Apply to the director of social work by April 1 of the sophomore year: at least 35 semester hours including PSYC 151, SOC 151 and SOWK 240; minimum 2.5 GPA and C- in those courses; 30 hours of social work volunteer or paid service with a supervisor reference; personal statement400-hour placement in a social service agency, locally or during an off-campus semester in Washington DC or Uganda$42,120 per academic year, $21,060 per semester, full-time undergraduate tuition (12-18 credit hours)

From Calvin 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 Calvin University Compares

Calvin University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $38,670 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (471st lowest of 565). It awarded 17 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 14th of 20 in Michigan and 326th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Calvin UniversityMichigan medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$38,670$15,988$13,212

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

From Calvin University's BSW to an MSW

Calvin University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 36 credits, 1 year full time; 2 years part time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Calvin University or elsewhere.

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

Is Calvin University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Calvin 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 Calvin University awarded 17 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Calvin University's BSW to a Michigan 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: Limited SST (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Michigan licenses BSW graduates as the Limited Social Service Technician (Limited SST) after the none exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Calvin University

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Calvin University BSW: Common Questions

Is Calvin University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Calvin 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 Calvin University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Social Work Major (BSW): Apply to the director of social work by April 1 of the sophomore year: at least 35 semester hours including PSYC 151, SOC 151 and SOWK 240; minimum 2.5 GPA and C- in those courses; 30 hours of social work volunteer or paid service with a supervisor reference; personal statement.

How Much Does Calvin University's BSW Cost?

Social Work Major (BSW): $42,120 per academic year, $21,060 per semester, full-time undergraduate tuition (12-18 credit hours) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $38,670. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Social Work Major (BSW): 400-hour placement in a social service agency, locally or during an off-campus semester in Washington DC or Uganda.

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

Yes. Calvin University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (36 credits, 1 year full time; 2 years part time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Michigan

Sources

  1. calvin.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. Michigan Board of Social Work, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing

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