Abilene, Texas

Hardin-Simmons University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal ArtsPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Hardin-Simmons University Offer?

Hardin-Simmons University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $31,686 a year (2023-24).

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The Hardin-Simmons University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Hardin-Simmons University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Social Work (B.B.S.)Formal application to the program after the Human Behavior and Social Environment courses in the sophomore year; 2.0 overall GPA and C or higher in social work courses to continue; separate application to field education in Social Work Practice III2026-27 undergraduate tuition $34,700 per year plus required fees of $1,100

From Hardin-Simmons 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 Hardin-Simmons University Compares

Hardin-Simmons University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $31,686 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (393rd lowest of 565). It awarded 8 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 30th of 33 in Texas and 448th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Hardin-Simmons UniversityTexas medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$31,686$10,310$13,212

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

Is Hardin-Simmons University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Hardin-Simmons 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 Hardin-Simmons University awarded 8 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Hardin-Simmons University's BSW to a Texas 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

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

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

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Hardin-Simmons University BSW: Common Questions

Is Hardin-Simmons University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Hardin-Simmons 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 Hardin-Simmons University Offer an Online BSW?

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

How Do You Get Into Hardin-Simmons University's Social Work Major?

Social Work (B.B.S.): Formal application to the program after the Human Behavior and Social Environment courses in the sophomore year; 2.0 overall GPA and C or higher in social work courses to continue; separate application to field education in Social Work Practice III.

How Much Does Hardin-Simmons University's BSW Cost?

Social Work (B.B.S.): 2026-27 undergraduate tuition $34,700 per year plus required fees of $1,100 (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $31,686. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

More BSW Programs in Texas

Sources

  1. hsutx.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. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs