Elmira, New York
Elmira College BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Elmira College Offer?
Elmira College offers a BSW. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $37,932 a year (2023-24).
The Elmira College BSW
- Format–Tuition$38,560per yearAccreditationCandidacy
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Elmira College
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) | $38,560 full-time tuition plus a $2,000 comprehensive fee; $590 per credit part-time |
From Elmira College'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 Elmira College Compares
Elmira College's undergraduate tuition and fees, $37,932 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (460th lowest of 565).
| Elmira College | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $37,932 | $33,724 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Elmira College beside other schools.
Is Elmira College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Elmira College's BSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. CSWE treats students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited BSW programs
From Elmira College's BSW to a New York 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 hereNew York licenses social workers from the master's level
New York licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.
New York BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Elmira College
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (B.S.W.), on Campus at Keuka College
Keuka College school profile · Keuka Park, NYFormatOn campus416-hour practicumTuition$40,470per yearAccreditationCSWEBaccalaureate of Social Work (BSW) at Binghamton University
Binghamton University school profile · Vestal, NYFormat–Tuition$3,535per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Misericordia University
Misericordia University school profile · Dallas, PAFormatOn campusTuition$42,650per yearAccreditationCSWESocial Work, B.S. (B.S.S.W.) at Syracuse University
Syracuse University school profile · Syracuse, NYFormatOn campusTuition$69,180per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Marywood University
Marywood University school profile · Scranton, PAFormatOn campusTuition$39,570per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Elmira College BSW: Common Questions
Is Elmira College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Elmira College's BSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. CSWE treats students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.
Does Elmira College Offer an Online BSW?
Elmira College's pages describe a campus program and don't list an online option.
How Much Does Elmira College's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW): $38,560 full-time tuition plus a $2,000 comprehensive fee; $590 per credit part-time. Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $37,932. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
More BSW Programs in New York
Sources
- elmira.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
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work