Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Chatham University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work ProgramPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Chatham University Offer?

Chatham University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $43,810 a year (2023-24).

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The Chatham University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Chatham University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Transfer: CCAC and 2+2 Pathways Program12-credit, 500-hour senior-year field placement$45,700 tuition per year

From Chatham 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 Chatham University Compares

Chatham University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $43,810 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (515th lowest of 565). It awarded 2 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 27th of 28 in Pennsylvania and 521st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Chatham UniversityPennsylvania medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$43,810$35,570$13,212

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

Is Chatham University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Chatham 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 Chatham University awarded 2 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Chatham University's BSW to a Pennsylvania 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

Pennsylvania licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

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Chatham University BSW: Common Questions

Is Chatham University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Chatham 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 Chatham University Offer an Online BSW?

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

Can You Transfer Into Chatham University's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): CCAC and 2+2 Pathways Program.

How Much Does Chatham University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): $45,700 tuition per year. Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $43,810. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 12-credit, 500-hour senior-year field placement.

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Sources

  1. chatham.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. Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

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