Minneapolis, Minnesota

North Central University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSocial & Behavioral Sciences departmentPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does North Central University Offer?

North Central University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $29,460 a year (2023-24).

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The North Central University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at North Central University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
B.S. in Social Work124 creditsSWK 200, an HBSE course and ENG 124 at C or better; 2.25 cumulative GPA; formal application, statement, recommendations and 25 hours of community service400-hour internship in the senior year (two semesters)$32,200 per year ($16,100 per semester), 12-18 credits, estimated (2026-27)

From North Central 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 North Central University Compares

North Central University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $29,460 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (384th lowest of 565). It awarded 12 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 16th of 17 in Minnesota and 388th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

North Central UniversityMinnesota medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$29,460$14,318$13,212

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

Is North Central University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

North Central 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 North Central University awarded 12 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From North Central 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

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North Central University BSW: Common Questions

Is North Central University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

North Central 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 North Central University Offer an Online BSW?

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

How Do You Get Into North Central University's Social Work Major?

B.S. in Social Work: SWK 200, an HBSE course and ENG 124 at C or better; 2.25 cumulative GPA; formal application, statement, recommendations and 25 hours of community service.

How Much Does North Central University's BSW Cost?

B.S. in Social Work: $32,200 per year ($16,100 per semester), 12-18 credits, estimated (2026-27) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $29,460. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does North Central University's BSW Require?

B.S. in Social Work: 400-hour internship in the senior year (two semesters).

More BSW Programs in Minnesota

Sources

  1. northcentral.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