Mequon, Wisconsin
Concordia University-Wisconsin BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does Concordia University-Wisconsin Offer?
Concordia University-Wisconsin offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $34,250 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Concordia University-Wisconsin's own MSW with advanced standing.
The same BSW is also taught at Concordia University Ann Arbor.
2 BSW Options at Concordia University-Wisconsin
- FormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$34,250per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline400-hour practicumTuition$34,250per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Concordia University-Wisconsin
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (traditional, on campus)120 credits | Upper Division Status application after SW 1110 and SW 1200: cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, B- or better in all social work courses, interview if needed | 400+ hours of fieldwork | |
| Bachelor of Social Work (online, for working adults)120 credits | Online Undergraduate application; essay if GPA below 2.5; high school transcript or GED if fewer than 60 transferable credits; review by the admission committee | 400+ hours of fieldwork |
From Concordia University-Wisconsin'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 Concordia University-Wisconsin Compares
Concordia University-Wisconsin's undergraduate tuition and fees, $34,250 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (420th lowest of 565). It awarded 11 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 13th of 15 in Wisconsin and 405th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | Wisconsin median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $34,250 | $10,020 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Concordia University-Wisconsin beside other schools.
From Concordia University-Wisconsin's BSW to an MSW
Concordia University-Wisconsin runs Online Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 36 credits, One year. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Concordia University-Wisconsin or elsewhere.
Concordia University-Wisconsin MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Concordia University-Wisconsin's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Concordia University-Wisconsin'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 Concordia University-Wisconsin awarded 11 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Concordia University-Wisconsin's BSW to a Wisconsin 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: SW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Wisconsin licenses BSW graduates as the Social Worker (SW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Wisconsin BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Concordia University-Wisconsin
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
Concordia University-Wisconsin BSW: Common Questions
Is Concordia University-Wisconsin's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Concordia University-Wisconsin'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 Concordia University-Wisconsin Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Bachelor of Social Work (online, for working adults) is offered online.
How Do You Get Into Concordia University-Wisconsin's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (traditional, on campus): Upper Division Status application after SW 1110 and SW 1200: cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, B- or better in all social work courses, interview if needed. Bachelor of Social Work (online, for working adults): Online Undergraduate application; essay if GPA below 2.5; high school transcript or GED if fewer than 60 transferable credits; review by the admission committee.
How Much Does Concordia University-Wisconsin's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $34,250. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Concordia University-Wisconsin's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (traditional, on campus): 400+ hours of fieldwork. Bachelor of Social Work (online, for working adults): 400+ hours of fieldwork.
Can Concordia University-Wisconsin BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Concordia University-Wisconsin runs Online Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (36 credits, One year). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Wisconsin
Sources
- cuw.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
- Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board - Social Work Section (Department of Safety and Professional Services)