Manhattan, Kansas
Kansas State University BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does Kansas State University Offer?
Kansas State University offers 2 BSW options, all online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,942 a year in-state (2023-24).
The same BSW is also taught at Salina.
2 BSW Options at Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Kansas State University
Kansas State University school profile · ManhattanFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$10,942per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work at Kansas State University
Kansas State University school profile · ManhattanFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$10,942per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Kansas State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Social Work120 credits | Field practicum placement in the senior year | ||
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work120 credits | Field practicum placement in the senior year |
From Kansas 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 Kansas State University Compares
Kansas State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,942 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (219th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $27,816. It awarded 36 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 8 in Kansas and 199th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Kansas State University | Kansas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $10,942 | $10,942 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Kansas State University beside other schools.
Is Kansas State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Kansas 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 Kansas State University awarded 36 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Kansas State University's BSW to a Kansas 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: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Kansas licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Kansas BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Kansas State University
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor 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 rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Kansas State University BSW: Common Questions
Is Kansas State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Kansas 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 Kansas State University Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Social Work are offered online.
How Much Does Kansas State University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,942 in-state, $27,816 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Kansas State University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Field practicum placement in the senior year. Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Field practicum placement in the senior year.
More BSW Programs in Kansas
- Bethel College-North NewtonNorth Newton
- Fort Hays State UniversityHays
- Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySalina
- Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg
- Tabor CollegeHillsboro
- University of KansasLawrence
- University of Saint MaryLeavenworth
- Washburn UniversityTopeka
- All social work programs in KansasState guide and BSW license
Sources
- k-state.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
- Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB)