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Ohio State University BSW Programs

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What BSW Options Does Ohio State University Offer?

Ohio State University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,859 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Ohio State University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The same BSW is also taught at Lima, Mansfield, Marion and Lima.

2 BSW Options at Ohio State University

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Ohio State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Science in Social Work120 creditsAdmitted as pre-social work; declare the major after completing pre-major courses with a cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 2.0 or higher (guaranteed admission to the major once met); declaration windows Feb. 1-Aug. 15 for Autumn and Sept. 1-Dec. 15 for SpringTransfer: Articulation agreements with Central Ohio Technical College, Columbus State Community College, Marion Technical College, North Central State College, Rhodes State Community College and Zane State College400-hour practicum with a community partner agency (two-semester field practicum)$14,050 per year Ohio resident, $44,271 per year nonresident (Columbus campus); $10,064 per year Ohio resident at regional campuses (tuition and general fees, 2026-27 entering cohort, Ohio State Tuition Guarantee)
Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work120 creditsMinimum 30 semester (45 quarter) hours earned before applying and a 2.0 cumulative GPA; international applications not acceptedTransfer: Degree-completion format for students with at least 30 transfer semester hours400-hour in-person field placement at an agency near the student's community in the final year

From Ohio 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 Ohio State University Compares

Ohio State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,859 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (278th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $38,365. It awarded 163 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 25 in Ohio and 9th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Ohio State UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$12,859$20,560$13,212

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

From Ohio State University's BSW to an MSW

Ohio State University runs Master of Social Work (Traditional MSW, Columbus campus and online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 43 credits, 1 year (three semesters) full time; 2 years (six semesters) part time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Ohio State University or elsewhere.

Ohio State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Ohio State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Ohio 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 Ohio State University awarded 163 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Ohio State University's BSW to a Ohio 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 ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Ohio licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for) exam.

Ohio BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Ohio State University

Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:

Ohio State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Ohio State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Ohio 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 Ohio State University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work is offered online.

How Do You Get Into Ohio State University's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Admitted as pre-social work; declare the major after completing pre-major courses with a cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 2.0 or higher (guaranteed admission to the major once met); declaration windows Feb. 1-Aug. 15 for Autumn and Sept. 1-Dec. 15 for Spring. Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Minimum 30 semester (45 quarter) hours earned before applying and a 2.0 cumulative GPA; international applications not accepted.

Can You Transfer Into Ohio State University's BSW?

Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Articulation agreements with Central Ohio Technical College, Columbus State Community College, Marion Technical College, North Central State College, Rhodes State Community College and Zane State College. Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Degree-completion format for students with at least 30 transfer semester hours.

How Much Does Ohio State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Science in Social Work: $14,050 per year Ohio resident, $44,271 per year nonresident (Columbus campus); $10,064 per year Ohio resident at regional campuses (tuition and general fees, 2026-27 entering cohort, Ohio State Tuition Guarantee) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,859 in-state, $38,365 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Ohio State University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Science in Social Work: 400-hour practicum with a community partner agency (two-semester field practicum). Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work: 400-hour in-person field placement at an agency near the student's community in the final year.

Can Ohio State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Ohio State University runs Master of Social Work (Traditional MSW, Columbus campus and online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (43 credits, 1 year (three semesters) full time; 2 years (six semesters) part time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Ohio

Sources

  1. csw.osu.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. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

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