Minot, North Dakota
Minot State University BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does Minot State University Offer?
Minot State University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,634 a year in-state (2023-24).
2 BSW Options at Minot State University
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$9,583per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$8,634per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Minot State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work | Program application through SWK 250 or SWK 330: social work GPA of 3.0, cumulative GPA of 2.5, 32 credits or sophomore standing, ENGL 110 and 120, and a 25-hour volunteer experienceTransfer: Bismarck State College students transfer with an Associate of Arts or Science and complete MSU face-to-face courses on the BSC campus | 400-hour field experience (SWK 490) in the final spring semester | 2026-27 tuition and fees: $9,583 per year; flat rate for in-state and out-of-state students |
| Dual degree: Human Development & Family Sciences (NDSU) / Social Work (MSU), Fargo | Admission and enrollment at both North Dakota State University and Minot State University | 400-hour field experience (SWK 490) in the final spring semester |
From Minot 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 Minot State University Compares
Minot State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,634 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (115th lowest of 565). It awarded 51 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 3 in North Dakota and 131st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Minot State University | North Dakota median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $8,634 | $8,634 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Minot State University beside other schools.
Is Minot State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Minot 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 Minot State University awarded 51 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Minot State University's BSW to a North Dakota 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
North Dakota licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
North Dakota BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Minot State University
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Minot State University BSW: Common Questions
Is Minot State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Minot 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 Minot State University Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Bachelor of Social Work is offered online.
How Do You Get Into Minot State University's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Program application through SWK 250 or SWK 330: social work GPA of 3.0, cumulative GPA of 2.5, 32 credits or sophomore standing, ENGL 110 and 120, and a 25-hour volunteer experience. Dual degree: Human Development & Family Sciences (NDSU) / Social Work (MSU), Fargo: Admission and enrollment at both North Dakota State University and Minot State University.
Can You Transfer Into Minot State University's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work: Bismarck State College students transfer with an Associate of Arts or Science and complete MSU face-to-face courses on the BSC campus.
How Much Does Minot State University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: 2026-27 tuition and fees: $9,583 per year; flat rate for in-state and out-of-state students (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,634 in-state, $8,634 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Minot State University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: 400-hour field experience (SWK 490) in the final spring semester. Dual degree: Human Development & Family Sciences (NDSU) / Social Work (MSU), Fargo: 400-hour field experience (SWK 490) in the final spring semester.