Minneapolis, Minnesota
Capella University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Capella University Offer?
Capella University offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $14,436 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Capella University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Capella University BSW
- FormatOnlineTuition$350per creditAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Capella University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work180 credits | Transfer: Up to 120 transfer credits; general education through Sophia Learning courses | Two practicum courses | $350 per quarter credit, GuidedPath; $2,500 quarterly tuition maximum; $30,000 tuition cap for the degree |
From Capella 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 Capella University Compares
Capella University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $14,436 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (305th lowest of 565).
| Capella University | Minnesota median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $14,436 | $14,318 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Capella University beside other schools.
From Capella University's BSW to an MSW
Capella University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Offered. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Capella University or elsewhere.
Capella University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Capella University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Capella 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
From Capella 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 Capella University
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Capella University BSW: Common Questions
Is Capella University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Capella 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 Capella University Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Bachelor of Social Work is offered online.
Can You Transfer Into Capella University's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work: Up to 120 transfer credits; general education through Sophia Learning courses.
How Much Does Capella University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: $350 per quarter credit, GuidedPath; $2,500 quarterly tuition maximum; $30,000 tuition cap for the degree. Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $14,436. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Capella University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: Two practicum courses.
Can Capella University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Capella University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Offered). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
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- Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato
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- All social work programs in MinnesotaState guide and BSW license