Decorah, Iowa
Luther College BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Luther College Offer?
Luther College offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $50,320 a year (2023-24).
The Luther College BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$50,320per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Luther College
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Major (Bachelor of Arts)128 credits | Application to the social work program | At least 100 hours of job shadowing at the start of the major; final-semester practicum of at least 400 hours |
From Luther College'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 Luther College Compares
Luther College's undergraduate tuition and fees, $50,320 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (541st lowest of 565). It awarded 13 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 7th of 13 in Iowa and 371st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Luther College | Iowa median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $50,320 | $35,960 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Luther College beside other schools.
Is Luther College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Luther College'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 Luther College awarded 13 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Luther College's BSW to a Iowa 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
Iowa licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Iowa BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Luther College
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
- FormatOn campusTuition$32,350per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, HybridTuition$4,766per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus590-hour practicumTuition$26,975per yearAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at University of Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa school profile · Cedar Falls, IAFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$9,054per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus440-hour practicumTuition$42,640per yearAccreditationCSWE
Luther College BSW: Common Questions
Is Luther College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Luther College'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 Luther College Offer an Online BSW?
No. Luther College's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Luther College's Social Work Major?
Social Work Major (Bachelor of Arts): Application to the social work program.
How Much Does Luther College's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $50,320. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Luther College's BSW Require?
Social Work Major (Bachelor of Arts): At least 100 hours of job shadowing at the start of the major; final-semester practicum of at least 400 hours.
More BSW Programs in Iowa
Sources
- luther.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
- Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals (formerly Iowa Board of Social Work), Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing