Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Henderson State University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Henderson State University Offer?
Henderson State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $7,885 a year in-state (2023-24).
The Henderson State University BSW
Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Henderson State University
Henderson State University school profile · ArkadelphiaFormatOn campusTuition$7,885per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCandidacy
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Henderson State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Social Work |
From Henderson State 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 Henderson State University Compares
Henderson State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $7,885 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (80th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $9,882. It awarded 8 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 10 in Arkansas and 432nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Henderson State University | Arkansas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $7,885 | $8,868 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Henderson State University beside other schools.
Is Henderson State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Henderson State University'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
Federal data (IPEDS) show Henderson State University awarded 8 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Henderson State University's BSW to a Arkansas 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Arkansas licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Arkansas BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Henderson State University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor 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 rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University school profile · Magnolia, ARFormatHybrid, On campusTuition$9,820per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work, B.A. at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff school profile · Pine Bluff, ARFormatOn campusTuition$9,019per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work (Bachelor's) at Philander Smith University
Philander Smith University school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campusTuition$5,902per termAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Monticello
University of Arkansas at Monticello school profile · Monticello, ARFormatOn campusTuition$8,868per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Henderson State University BSW: Common Questions
Is Henderson State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Henderson State University'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 Henderson State University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Henderson State University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Henderson State University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $7,885 in-state, $9,882 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
More BSW Programs in Arkansas
- Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro
- Harding UniversitySearcy
- Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock
- Southern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia
- University of ArkansasFayetteville
- University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock
- University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello
- University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff
- All social work programs in ArkansasState guide and BSW license
Sources
- hsu.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
- Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Health)