Rochester, New York
Nazareth University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Nazareth University Offer?
Nazareth University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $40,880 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Nazareth University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Nazareth University BSW
Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Nazareth University
Nazareth University school profile · RochesterFormatOn campusTuition$21,815per termAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Nazareth University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Social Work | Transfer: Associate degree holders can start in August and complete the bachelor's degree in two years with no summer courses | Practicum placements in both the junior and senior year | $21,815 per semester full-time (12-19 credit hours); $1,020 per credit hour part-time |
From Nazareth 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 Nazareth University Compares
Nazareth University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $40,880 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (496th lowest of 565). It awarded 19 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 19th of 29 in New York and 307th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Nazareth University | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $40,880 | $33,724 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Nazareth University beside other schools.
From Nazareth University's BSW to an MSW
Nazareth University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 36 credits, 1 year full time (summer, fall, spring) or 2 years part time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Nazareth University or elsewhere.
Nazareth University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Nazareth University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Nazareth 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 Nazareth University awarded 19 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Nazareth University's BSW to a New York 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
- MSW to be licensed hereNew York licenses social workers from the master's level
New York licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.
New York BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Nazareth University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Social Work, B.S. at Roberts Wesleyan University
Roberts Wesleyan University school profile · Rochester, NYFormatOn campusTuition$37,504per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work Major (Bachelor of Science) at SUNY Brockport
SUNY Brockport school profile · Brockport, NYFormatOn campusTuition$7,070per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (B.S.W.), on Campus at Keuka College
Keuka College school profile · Keuka Park, NYFormatOn campus416-hour practicumTuition$40,470per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at Daemen University
Daemen University school profile · Amherst, NYFormatOn campus420-hour practicumTuition$37,290per yearAccreditationCSWESocial Work, B.S. at SUNY Buffalo State University
SUNY Buffalo State University school profile · Buffalo, NYFormat–Tuition$3,535per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Nazareth University BSW: Common Questions
Is Nazareth University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Nazareth 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 Nazareth University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Nazareth University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Can You Transfer Into Nazareth University's BSW?
Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Associate degree holders can start in August and complete the bachelor's degree in two years with no summer courses.
How Much Does Nazareth University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Science in Social Work: $21,815 per semester full-time (12-19 credit hours); $1,020 per credit hour part-time (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $40,880. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Nazareth University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Practicum placements in both the junior and senior year.
Can Nazareth University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Nazareth University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (36 credits, 1 year full time (summer, fall, spring) or 2 years part time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in New York
Sources
- www2.naz.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
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work