San Antonio, Texas

Our Lady of the Lake University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedWorden School of Social ServicePrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Our Lady of the Lake University Offer?

Our Lady of the Lake University offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $31,728 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Our Lady of the Lake University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Our Lady of the Lake University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Our Lady of the Lake University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social WorkFormal admission after six semester hours of Worden School social work courses: overall GPA of 2.0, social work GPA of 2.5 and one faculty letter of recommendation2026-27 undergraduate tuition: $16,178 per semester, $32,356 per academic year; fees $513-$543 per semester

From Our Lady of the Lake 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 Our Lady of the Lake University Compares

Our Lady of the Lake University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $31,728 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (394th lowest of 565). It awarded 55 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 10th of 33 in Texas and 110th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Our Lady of the Lake UniversityTexas medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$31,728$10,310$13,212

Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Our Lady of the Lake University beside other schools.

From Our Lady of the Lake University's BSW to an MSW

Our Lady of the Lake University runs Master of Social Work (San Antonio and Rio Grande Valley campuses), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credit hours. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Our Lady of the Lake University or elsewhere.

Our Lady of the Lake University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Our Lady of the Lake University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Our Lady of the Lake 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 Our Lady of the Lake University awarded 55 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Our Lady of the Lake University's BSW to a Texas 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: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Texas licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Our Lady of the Lake University

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Our Lady of the Lake University BSW: Common Questions

Is Our Lady of the Lake University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Our Lady of the Lake 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 Our Lady of the Lake University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Social Work is offered online.

How Do You Get Into Our Lady of the Lake University's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work: Formal admission after six semester hours of Worden School social work courses: overall GPA of 2.0, social work GPA of 2.5 and one faculty letter of recommendation.

How Much Does Our Lady of the Lake University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: 2026-27 undergraduate tuition: $16,178 per semester, $32,356 per academic year; fees $513-$543 per semester (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $31,728. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

Can Our Lady of the Lake University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Our Lady of the Lake University runs Master of Social Work (San Antonio and Rio Grande Valley campuses), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. ollusa.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. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

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