Saint Paul, Minnesota

Metropolitan State University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work program, Department of Community StudiesPublic

What BSW Options Does Metropolitan State University Offer?

Metropolitan State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,780 a year in-state (2023-24).

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The Metropolitan State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Metropolitan State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work120 creditsSeparate application after seven prerequisite courses and at least 60 semester credits of general education; work or volunteer experience serving communities of color or Native American communities; deadlines March 1 (fall) and October 1 (spring)Transfer: Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway16-19 credits of field practicum (Community Learning Center, mainstream or child welfare setting, and senior practicum, each about 20 hours a week)$322.00 per credit undergraduate base tuition (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)

From Metropolitan State 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 Metropolitan State University Compares

Metropolitan State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,780 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (174th lowest of 565). It awarded 63 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 17 in Minnesota and 85th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Metropolitan State UniversityMinnesota medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$9,780$14,318$13,212

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

Is Metropolitan State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Metropolitan State 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 Metropolitan State University awarded 63 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Metropolitan State University's BSW to a Minnesota 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Minnesota licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Metropolitan State University

Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:

Metropolitan State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Metropolitan State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Metropolitan State 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 Metropolitan State University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Social Work: Separate application after seven prerequisite courses and at least 60 semester credits of general education; work or volunteer experience serving communities of color or Native American communities; deadlines March 1 (fall) and October 1 (spring).

Can You Transfer Into Metropolitan State University's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work: Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway.

How Much Does Metropolitan State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: $322.00 per credit undergraduate base tuition (Fall 2026-Summer 2027) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,780 in-state, $9,780 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Metropolitan State University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work: 16-19 credits of field practicum (Community Learning Center, mainstream or child welfare setting, and senior practicum, each about 20 hours a week).

More BSW Programs in Minnesota

Sources

  1. metrostate.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. Minnesota Board of Social Work

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