Raleigh, North Carolina
Meredith College BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Meredith College Offer?
Meredith College offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $43,936 a year (2023-24).
The Meredith College BSW
- FormatOn campus430-hour practicumTuition$43,936per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Meredith College
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Declare the major, then apply for formal admission with at least 6 hours of social work courses completed or in progress | Minimum of 430 hours of supervised practicum, with a weekly spring seminar |
From Meredith 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 Meredith College Compares
Meredith College's undergraduate tuition and fees, $43,936 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (516th lowest of 565). It awarded 10 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 18th of 23 in North Carolina and 413th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Meredith College | North Carolina median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $43,936 | $7,593 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Meredith College beside other schools.
Is Meredith College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Meredith 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 Meredith College awarded 10 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Meredith College's BSW to a North Carolina 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: CSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
North Carolina licenses BSW graduates as the Certified Social Worker (CSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
North Carolina BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Meredith College
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
- FormatOn campus420-hour practicumTuition$8,895per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (Evelyn Lane Sanders Social Work Program) at Shaw University
Shaw University school profile · Raleigh, NCFormatOn campusTuition$17,176per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work, B.S.W. at North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University school profile · Durham, NCFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$6,542per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work BSW at Campbell University
Campbell University school profile · Buies Creek, NCFormatOn campusTuition$40,410per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$35,600per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Meredith College BSW: Common Questions
Is Meredith College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Meredith 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 Meredith College Offer an Online BSW?
No. Meredith College's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Meredith College's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Declare the major, then apply for formal admission with at least 6 hours of social work courses completed or in progress.
How Much Does Meredith College's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $43,936. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Meredith College's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Minimum of 430 hours of supervised practicum, with a weekly spring seminar.
More BSW Programs in North Carolina
- Appalachian State UniversityBoone
- Barton CollegeWilson
- Bennett CollegeGreensboro
- Campbell UniversityBuies Creek
- East Carolina UniversityGreenville
- Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City
- Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville
- Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte
- All social work programs in North CarolinaState guide and BSW license
Sources
- meredith.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
- North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board