Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University BSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, School of Behavioral SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Liberty University Offer?

Liberty University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $21,222 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Liberty University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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2 BSW Options at Liberty University

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Liberty University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Residential Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)120 creditsTransfer: Transfer up to 75% of the degree total$12,695 per semester / $25,390 per year full-time (12-18 credits); $870 per credit part-time
Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)Liberty online undergraduate admission; a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standingTransfer: Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total$410 per credit undergraduate full time; $475 per credit part time; $250 per credit military

From Liberty 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 Liberty University Compares

Liberty University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $21,222 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (352nd lowest of 565). It awarded 231 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 14 in Virginia and 3rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Liberty UniversityVirginia medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$21,222$15,200$13,212

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

From Liberty University's BSW to an MSW

Liberty University runs Online Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Offered. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Liberty University or elsewhere.

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

Is Liberty University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Liberty 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 Liberty University awarded 231 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Liberty University's BSW to a Virginia 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: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Virginia licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

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Liberty University BSW: Common Questions

Is Liberty University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Liberty 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 Liberty University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) is offered online.

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

Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW): Liberty online undergraduate admission; a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

Can You Transfer Into Liberty University's BSW?

Residential Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW): Transfer up to 75% of the degree total. Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW): Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total.

How Much Does Liberty University's BSW Cost?

Residential Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW): $12,695 per semester / $25,390 per year full-time (12-18 credits); $870 per credit part-time (2026-27). Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW): $410 per credit undergraduate full time; $475 per credit part time; $250 per credit military (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $21,222. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Yes. Liberty University runs Online Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Offered). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. liberty.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. Virginia Board of Social Work (Department of Health Professions)

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