Nampa, Idaho
Northwest Nazarene University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Northwest Nazarene University Offer?
Northwest Nazarene University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $39,370 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Northwest Nazarene University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Northwest Nazarene University BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$42,430per yearAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Northwest Nazarene University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work | More than 500 internship hours | $21,215 per semester ($42,430 per year) block rate for 12-18 credits; $1,928 per credit under 12 credits |
From Northwest Nazarene 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 Northwest Nazarene University Compares
Northwest Nazarene University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $39,370 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (481st lowest of 565). It awarded 14 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 5 in Idaho and 361st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Northwest Nazarene University | Idaho median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $39,370 | $8,356 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Northwest Nazarene University beside other schools.
From Northwest Nazarene University's BSW to an MSW
Northwest Nazarene University runs Master of Social Work (in person in Nampa, Idaho Falls satellite campus, or live online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Offered. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Northwest Nazarene University or elsewhere.
Northwest Nazarene University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Northwest Nazarene University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Northwest Nazarene 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 Northwest Nazarene University awarded 14 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Northwest Nazarene University's BSW to a Idaho 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: LSW (ASWB (applicable exam for the license type))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Idaho licenses BSW graduates as the Bachelor Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB (applicable exam for the license type) exam.
Idaho BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Northwest Nazarene University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) at Boise State University
Boise State University school profile · Boise, IDFormatOn campusTuition$8,782per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Walla Walla University
Walla Walla University school profile · College Place, WAFormatOn campusTuition$33,027per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Lewis-Clark State College
Lewis-Clark State College school profile · Lewiston, IDFormatOn campus, HybridTuition$8,226per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at Idaho State University
Idaho State University school profile · Pocatello, IDFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$9,339per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work (B.S.) at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho school profile · Rexburg, IDFormatOn campus500-hour practicumTuition$2,544per termAccreditationCSWE
Northwest Nazarene University BSW: Common Questions
Is Northwest Nazarene University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Northwest Nazarene 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 Northwest Nazarene University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Northwest Nazarene University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Northwest Nazarene University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: $21,215 per semester ($42,430 per year) block rate for 12-18 credits; $1,928 per credit under 12 credits (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $39,370. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Northwest Nazarene University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: More than 500 internship hours.
Can Northwest Nazarene University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Northwest Nazarene University runs Master of Social Work (in person in Nampa, Idaho Falls satellite campus, or live online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Offered). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Idaho
Sources
- nnu.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
- Idaho State Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)