Harrogate, Tennessee

Lincoln Memorial University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work ProgramPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Lincoln Memorial University Offer?

Lincoln Memorial University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $26,150 a year (2023-24).

The Lincoln Memorial University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Lincoln Memorial University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Science in Social WorkDeclare the major, apply for admission to the social work program at the end of the first semester of junior year, then apply for Field Experience at the end of junior year with the liberal arts core and social work core complete (grades of C or better) and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0Transfer: Transfer credits from CSWE-accredited programs may substitute for LMU social work courses2026-27 undergraduate tuition $27,360 per year ($1,140 per credit hour)

From Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University Compares

Lincoln Memorial University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $26,150 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (367th lowest of 565). It awarded 6 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 17th of 19 in Tennessee and 485th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Lincoln Memorial UniversityTennessee medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$26,150$25,000$13,212

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

Is Lincoln Memorial University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University awarded 6 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Lincoln Memorial University's BSW to a Tennessee 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

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Lincoln Memorial University

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Lincoln Memorial University BSW: Common Questions

Is Lincoln Memorial University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Declare the major, apply for admission to the social work program at the end of the first semester of junior year, then apply for Field Experience at the end of junior year with the liberal arts core and social work core complete (grades of C or better) and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Can You Transfer Into Lincoln Memorial University's BSW?

Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Transfer credits from CSWE-accredited programs may substitute for LMU social work courses.

How Much Does Lincoln Memorial University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Science in Social Work: 2026-27 undergraduate tuition $27,360 per year ($1,140 per credit hour) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $26,150. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

More BSW Programs in Tennessee

Sources

  1. lmunet.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. Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure (Tennessee Department of Health)

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