Riverside, California
La Sierra University BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does La Sierra University Offer?
La Sierra University offers 2 BSW options, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $35,910 a year (2023-24).
2 BSW Options at La Sierra University
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Traditional Track at La Sierra University
La Sierra University school profile · RiversideFormatOn campusTuition$35,910per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW), Evening Adult Degree Program at La Sierra University
La Sierra University school profile · RiversideFormatOn campusTuition$35,910per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at La Sierra University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), traditional track | Traditional track for first-time students and those under 22 | ||
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Evening Adult Degree Program | Transfer and returning students over 22 with at least 30 semester (45 quarter) unitsTransfer: Designed for transfer students from community college; transfer-friendly credit evaluation |
From La Sierra 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 La Sierra University Compares
La Sierra University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $35,910 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (436th lowest of 565). It awarded 12 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 16th of 21 in California and 381st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| La Sierra University | California median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $35,910 | $12,520 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts La Sierra University beside other schools.
Is La Sierra University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
La Sierra 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 La Sierra University awarded 12 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From La Sierra University's BSW to a California 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 hereCalifornia licenses social workers from the master's level
California licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.
California BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With La Sierra University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at California Baptist University
California Baptist University school profile · Riverside, CAFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$20,319per termAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at California State University-San Bernardino
California State University-San Bernardino school profile · San Bernardino, CAFormatOn campusTuition$7,675per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at University of Massachusetts Global
University of Massachusetts Global school profile · Irvine, CAFormatOnlineTuition$500per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University school profile · Azusa, CAFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$22,990per termAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$52,677per year · with feesAccreditationCSWE
La Sierra University BSW: Common Questions
Is La Sierra University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
La Sierra 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 La Sierra University Offer an Online BSW?
No. La Sierra University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into La Sierra University's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), traditional track: Traditional track for first-time students and those under 22. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Evening Adult Degree Program: Transfer and returning students over 22 with at least 30 semester (45 quarter) units.
Can You Transfer Into La Sierra University's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Evening Adult Degree Program: Designed for transfer students from community college; transfer-friendly credit evaluation.
How Much Does La Sierra University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $35,910. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
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- All social work programs in CaliforniaState guide and BSW license