Bronx, New York
Fordham University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Fordham University Offer?
Fordham University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $61,992 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Fordham University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The same BSW is also taught at Manhattan (Lincoln Center) and Westchester.
The Fordham University BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$61,992per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Fordham University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (B.A.S.W.)31 credits in the major | Year-long 450-hour field practicum (420-hour agency practicum plus 30-hour integrative seminar) in the second year |
From Fordham 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 Fordham University Compares
Fordham University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $61,992 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (562nd lowest of 565). It awarded 7 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 29th of 29 in New York and 461st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Fordham University | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $61,992 | $33,724 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Fordham University beside other schools.
From Fordham University's BSW to an MSW
Fordham University runs Master of Social Work (on campus: Lincoln Center, Westchester, Long Island), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 31 credits, Full-time: 9 months; part-time: 1.5 to 2 years. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Fordham University or elsewhere.
Fordham University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Fordham University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Fordham 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 Fordham University awarded 7 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Fordham University'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 Fordham University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at CUNY Lehman College
CUNY Lehman College school profile · Bronx, NYFormatHybridTuition$3,465per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work at Iona University
Iona University school profile · New Rochelle, NYFormatOn campus500-hour practicumTuition$47,960per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at CUNY Hunter College
CUNY Hunter College school profile · New York, NYFormat–Tuition$3,465per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work at New York University
New York University school profile · New York, NYFormatOn campusTuition$68,576per year · with feesAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Mercy University
Mercy University school profile · Dobbs Ferry, NYFormatOn campusTuition$11,775per termAccreditationCSWE
Fordham University BSW: Common Questions
Is Fordham University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Fordham 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 Fordham University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Fordham University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Fordham University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $61,992. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Fordham University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (B.A.S.W.): Year-long 450-hour field practicum (420-hour agency practicum plus 30-hour integrative seminar) in the second year.
Can Fordham University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Fordham University runs Master of Social Work (on campus: Lincoln Center, Westchester, Long Island), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (31 credits, Full-time: 9 months; part-time: 1.5 to 2 years). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in New York
Sources
- fordham.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