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Ohio University BSW Programs
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What BSW Options Does Ohio University Offer?
Ohio University offers 2 BSW options, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $13,746 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Ohio University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The same BSW is also taught at Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster, Southern and Zanesville.
2 BSW Options at Ohio University
- FormatOn campusTuition$7,401per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$7,401per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Ohio University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Major (B.S.W.)120 credits | No selective freshman admission; change-of-program students need a 2.5 overall GPA and 20 hours of volunteer or paid social work experience; a 2.5 GPA is required to enter the senior practice sequence | Senior practicum of 196 to 224 hours per semester (Field Practicum I and II, 12 credit hours) | $7,401 per semester Ohio resident; $13,288 per semester non-resident (Athens, full time, 2026-27 entering OHIO Guarantee cohort). Regional campuses: $3,302 per semester Ohio resident; $5,000 per semester non-resident (2026-27 entering cohort) |
| Social Work Major (B.A.)120 credits | No selective freshman admission; change-of-program students need a 2.5 GPA and specific prerequisite courses with grades of C or better | Senior practicum of 196 to 224 hours per semester | $7,401 per semester Ohio resident; $13,288 per semester non-resident (Athens, full time, 2026-27 entering OHIO Guarantee cohort) |
From Ohio 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 University Compares
Ohio University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $13,746 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (296th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $24,114. It awarded 37 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 9th of 25 in Ohio and 195th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Ohio University | Ohio median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $13,746 | $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 University beside other schools.
From Ohio University's BSW to an MSW
Ohio University runs Master of Social Work (Hybrid, Athens campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 1 year (3 semesters) full time, summer start. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Ohio University or elsewhere.
Ohio University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Ohio University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Ohio 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 University awarded 37 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Ohio University's BSW to a Ohio 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 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 University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work at University of Rio Grande
University of Rio Grande school profile · Rio Grande, OHFormatOn campusTuition$6,480per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$45,100per yearAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Marshall University
Marshall University school profile · Huntington, WVFormatOn campusTuition$8,942per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work at Ohio State University
Ohio State University school profile · Columbus, OHFormatOn campusTuition$14,050per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) at West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University school profile · Institute, WVFormatOn campusTuition$9,049per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Ohio University BSW: Common Questions
Is Ohio University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Ohio 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 University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Ohio University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Ohio University's Social Work Major?
Social Work Major (B.S.W.): No selective freshman admission; change-of-program students need a 2.5 overall GPA and 20 hours of volunteer or paid social work experience; a 2.5 GPA is required to enter the senior practice sequence. Social Work Major (B.A.): No selective freshman admission; change-of-program students need a 2.5 GPA and specific prerequisite courses with grades of C or better.
How Much Does Ohio University's BSW Cost?
Social Work Major (B.S.W.): $7,401 per semester Ohio resident; $13,288 per semester non-resident (Athens, full time, 2026-27 entering OHIO Guarantee cohort). Regional campuses: $3,302 per semester Ohio resident; $5,000 per semester non-resident (2026-27 entering cohort) (2026-27). Social Work Major (B.A.): $7,401 per semester Ohio resident; $13,288 per semester non-resident (Athens, full time, 2026-27 entering OHIO Guarantee cohort) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $13,746 in-state, $24,114 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Ohio University's BSW Require?
Social Work Major (B.S.W.): Senior practicum of 196 to 224 hours per semester (Field Practicum I and II, 12 credit hours). Social Work Major (B.A.): Senior practicum of 196 to 224 hours per semester.
Can Ohio University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Ohio University runs Master of Social Work (Hybrid, Athens campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (1 year (3 semesters) full time, summer start). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Ohio
- Ashland UniversityAshland
- Bluffton UniversityBluffton
- Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green
- Capital UniversityColumbus
- Cedarville UniversityCedarville
- Central State UniversityWilberforce
- Cleveland State UniversityCleveland
- Defiance CollegeDefiance
- All social work programs in OhioState guide and BSW license
Sources
- ohio.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
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)