Normal, Illinois
Illinois State University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Illinois State University Offer?
Illinois State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $16,021 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Illinois State University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Illinois State University BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$16,021per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Illinois State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work | Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA, at least 45 credit hours completed, C or better in SWK 170; application September 1-December 15 for fall admission only |
From Illinois 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 Illinois State University Compares
Illinois State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $16,021 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (324th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $28,086. It awarded 49 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 17 in Illinois and 140th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Illinois State University | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $16,021 | $18,008 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Illinois State University beside other schools.
From Illinois State University's BSW to an MSW
Illinois State University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credit hours, One-year or two-year plans (School Social Work: two-year only). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Illinois State University or elsewhere.
Illinois State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Illinois State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Illinois State 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 Illinois State University awarded 49 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Illinois State University's BSW to a Illinois 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 hereIllinois licenses social workers from the master's level
Illinois licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.
Illinois BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Illinois State University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
- FormatOn campusTuition$39,680per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$18,008per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Illinois
University of Illinois school profile · Champaign, ILFormatOn campusTuition$16,004per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Springfield school profile · Springfield, ILFormatOn campusTuition$10,035per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Olivet Nazarene University
Olivet Nazarene University school profile · Bourbonnais, ILFormatOn campusTuition$37,940per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Illinois State University BSW: Common Questions
Is Illinois State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Illinois State 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 Illinois State University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Illinois State University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Illinois State University's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA, at least 45 credit hours completed, C or better in SWK 170; application September 1-December 15 for fall admission only.
How Much Does Illinois State University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $16,021 in-state, $28,086 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can Illinois State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Illinois State University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credit hours, One-year or two-year plans (School Social Work: two-year only)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Illinois
Sources
- socialwork.illinoisstate.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
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation