Kyle, South Dakota
Oglala Lakota College BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Oglala Lakota College Offer?
Oglala Lakota College offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $2,684 a year in-state (2023-24).
The Oglala Lakota College BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$2,684per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Oglala Lakota College
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | The social work sequence begins with SOWK 203, offered only in spring; most of the OLC core should be done before the junior year |
From Oglala Lakota College'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 Oglala Lakota College Compares
Oglala Lakota College's undergraduate tuition and fees, $2,684 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (1st lowest of 565). It awarded 6 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 2 in South Dakota and 484th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Oglala Lakota College | South Dakota median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $2,684 | $9,432 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Oglala Lakota College beside other schools.
Is Oglala Lakota College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Oglala Lakota College'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 Oglala Lakota College awarded 6 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Oglala Lakota College's BSW to a South 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: SWA (ASWB (board-prescribed exam; level not named in the rule))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
South Dakota licenses BSW graduates as the Social Work Associate (SWA) after the ASWB (board-prescribed exam; level not named in the rule) exam.
South Dakota BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Oglala Lakota College
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (Comprehensive Major) at Chadron State College
Chadron State College school profile · Chadron, NEFormatOn campusTuition$3,029per termAccreditationCSWE- Format–Tuition$4,010per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming school profile · Laramie, WYFormatOn campusTuition$6,938per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Colorado State University-Fort Collins school profile · Fort Collins, COFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$12,896per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$21,468per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Oglala Lakota College BSW: Common Questions
Is Oglala Lakota College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Oglala Lakota College'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 Oglala Lakota College Offer an Online BSW?
No. Oglala Lakota College's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Oglala Lakota College's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): The social work sequence begins with SOWK 203, offered only in spring; most of the OLC core should be done before the junior year.
How Much Does Oglala Lakota College's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $2,684 in-state, $2,684 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
More BSW Programs in South Dakota
Sources
- olc.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
- South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (Department of Social Services)