Marion, Indiana

Indiana Wesleyan University BSW Program

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

CSWE-accreditedDivision of Behavioral Sciences, College of Arts and SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Indiana Wesleyan University Offer?

Indiana Wesleyan University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $31,168 a year (2023-24).

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Indiana Wesleyan's residential BSW in Marion; CSWE lists the program once, as Indiana Wesleyan University.

The Indiana Wesleyan University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Indiana Wesleyan University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work124 creditsMajor GPA of 2.25 or higher and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher540 hours of supervised field experience in the senior year (120 hours in fall, 420 hours in spring)$34,058 per year tuition ($17,029 per semester), Marion campus

From Indiana Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University Compares

Indiana Wesleyan University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $31,168 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (392nd lowest of 565). It awarded 19 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 7th of 17 in Indiana and 306th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Indiana Wesleyan UniversityIndiana medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$31,168$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 Wesleyan University beside other schools.

Is Indiana Wesleyan University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Indiana Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University awarded 19 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Indiana Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University

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

Indiana Wesleyan University BSW: Common Questions

Is Indiana Wesleyan University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Indiana Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Social Work: Major GPA of 2.25 or higher and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

How Much Does Indiana Wesleyan University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: $34,058 per year tuition ($17,029 per semester), Marion campus (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $31,168. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Social Work: 540 hours of supervised field experience in the senior year (120 hours in fall, 420 hours in spring).

More BSW Programs in Indiana

Sources

  1. indwes.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