Pueblo, Colorado
Colorado State University Pueblo BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Colorado State University Pueblo Offer?
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,401 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Colorado State University Pueblo's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Colorado State University Pueblo BSW
- FormatOn campus448-hour practicumTuition$432per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Colorado State University Pueblo
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work120 credits | Transfer: Articulation agreement with Pueblo Community College and Pikes Peak Community College; transfer 60 credits and complete 60 at CSU Pueblo | 448 clock hours (224 in fall, 224 in spring) | $431.86 per credit hour Colorado resident base tuition before the College Opportunity Fund stipend; $692.80 per credit hour non-resident (Fall 2026/Spring 2027 rate schedule) |
From Colorado State University Pueblo'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 Colorado State University Pueblo Compares
Colorado State University Pueblo's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,401 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (150th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $17,242. It awarded 42 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 5 in Colorado and 171st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Colorado median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $9,401 | $9,712 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Colorado State University Pueblo beside other schools.
From Colorado State University Pueblo's BSW to an MSW
Colorado State University Pueblo runs Master of Social Work (weekend in-person, Colorado Springs and Pueblo), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 1 year (3 semesters). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Colorado State University Pueblo or elsewhere.
Colorado State University Pueblo MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Colorado State University Pueblo's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Colorado State University Pueblo'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 Colorado State University Pueblo awarded 42 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Colorado State University Pueblo's BSW to a Colorado 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
- MSW to be licensed hereColorado licenses social workers from the master's level
Colorado licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.
Colorado BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Colorado State University Pueblo
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Colorado Springs school profile · Colorado Springs, COFormatOn campus, Online, HybridTuition$9,712per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline, Hybrid, On campus400-hour practicumTuition$10,780per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Colorado State University-Fort Collins school profile · Fort Collins, COFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$12,896per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University school profile · Las Vegas, NMFormatOn campus448-hour practicumTuition$7,260per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming school profile · Laramie, WYFormatOn campusTuition$6,938per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Colorado State University Pueblo BSW: Common Questions
Is Colorado State University Pueblo's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Colorado State University Pueblo'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 Colorado State University Pueblo Offer an Online BSW?
No. Colorado State University Pueblo's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Can You Transfer Into Colorado State University Pueblo's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work: Articulation agreement with Pueblo Community College and Pikes Peak Community College; transfer 60 credits and complete 60 at CSU Pueblo.
How Much Does Colorado State University Pueblo's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: $431.86 per credit hour Colorado resident base tuition before the College Opportunity Fund stipend; $692.80 per credit hour non-resident (Fall 2026/Spring 2027 rate schedule) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,401 in-state, $17,242 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Colorado State University Pueblo's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: 448 clock hours (224 in fall, 224 in spring).
Can Colorado State University Pueblo BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Colorado State University Pueblo runs Master of Social Work (weekend in-person, Colorado Springs and Pueblo), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (1 year (3 semesters)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Colorado
Sources
- csupueblo.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professions and Occupations, DORA)