Kent, Ohio

Kent State University BSW Program

CSWE candidacyBachelor of Social Work program (Kent State regional campuses)Public

What BSW Options Does Kent State University Offer?

Kent State University offers a BSW, offered online. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,846 a year in-state (2023-24).

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Kent State's BSW is taught through its Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses, mostly online.

The Kent State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Kent State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work120 creditsGeneral university admission; formal application before Field Experience I (SWK 44192), a meeting with the field or program director, a background check, and a minimum 2.000 GPA in social work coursesMinimum 400 hours of supervised field experienceRegional campus rates per semester, 12-18 hours: $3,917.52 lower division and $4,591.08 upper division for Ohio residents; $9,142.32 lower division and $9,815.88 upper division for non-Ohio residents (2026-27 Golden Guarantee)

From Kent 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 Kent State University Compares

Kent State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,846 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (277th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $22,316.

Kent State UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$12,846$20,560$13,212

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

Is Kent State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Kent 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

From Kent State University's BSW to a Ohio 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Ohio licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for) exam.

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

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Kent State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Kent State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Kent 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 Kent State University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Social Work is offered online.

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

Bachelor of Social Work: General university admission; formal application before Field Experience I (SWK 44192), a meeting with the field or program director, a background check, and a minimum 2.000 GPA in social work courses.

How Much Does Kent State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: Regional campus rates per semester, 12-18 hours: $3,917.52 lower division and $4,591.08 upper division for Ohio residents; $9,142.32 lower division and $9,815.88 upper division for non-Ohio residents (2026-27 Golden Guarantee) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,846 in-state, $22,316 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Social Work: Minimum 400 hours of supervised field experience.

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Sources

  1. kent.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. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

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