Indianapolis, Indiana

Indiana University BSW Program

Indiana University-Indianapolis

CSWE-accreditedIndiana University School of Social WorkPublic

What BSW Options Does Indiana University Offer?

Indiana University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,449 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Indiana University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The same BSW is also taught at Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Northwest (Gary) and South Bend.

The Indiana University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Indiana University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work120 creditsDirect admission: students admitted to IU who list social work as their major are admitted to the School of Social Work; minimum 2.0 GPA to earn the degree and at least a C in core social work coursesTwo practicum courses in the senior year: S483 Practicum in Social Work I (5 cr.) and S484 Practicum in Social Work II (5 cr.) under the curriculum starting Fall 2026$10,760 tuition and mandatory fees per year for Indiana residents; $35,566 for nonresidents ($15,520 for Indiana Partners Tuition states), IU Indianapolis, full time

From Indiana 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 Indiana University Compares

Indiana University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,449 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (206th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $33,717. It awarded 133 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 17 in Indiana and 14th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Indiana UniversityIndiana medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$10,449$35,420$13,212

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

From Indiana University's BSW to an MSW

Indiana University runs Master of Social Work (Indianapolis campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credit hours, Two-semester accelerated path; full-time or part-time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Indiana University or elsewhere.

Indiana University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Indiana University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Indiana 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 Indiana University awarded 133 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Indiana University's BSW to a Indiana 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: Bachelor's Degree Social WorkerOr an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Indiana licenses BSW graduates as the Bachelor's Degree Social Worker.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Indiana University

Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:

Indiana University BSW: Common Questions

Is Indiana University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Indiana 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 Indiana University Offer an Online BSW?

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

How Do You Get Into Indiana University's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work: Direct admission: students admitted to IU who list social work as their major are admitted to the School of Social Work; minimum 2.0 GPA to earn the degree and at least a C in core social work courses.

How Much Does Indiana University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: $10,760 tuition and mandatory fees per year for Indiana residents; $35,566 for nonresidents ($15,520 for Indiana Partners Tuition states), IU Indianapolis, full time (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,449 in-state, $33,717 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Indiana University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work: Two practicum courses in the senior year: S483 Practicum in Social Work I (5 cr.) and S484 Practicum in Social Work II (5 cr.) under the curriculum starting Fall 2026.

Can Indiana University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Indiana University runs Master of Social Work (Indianapolis campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credit hours, Two-semester accelerated path; full-time or part-time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Indiana

Sources

  1. socialwork.iu.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. Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Professional Licensing Agency)

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