Forest Grove, Oregon
Pacific University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Pacific University Offer?
Pacific University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $54,466 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Pacific University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Pacific University BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$54,466per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Pacific University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
From Pacific 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 Pacific University Compares
Pacific University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $54,466 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (552nd lowest of 565). It awarded 6 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 5 in Oregon and 481st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Pacific University | Oregon median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $54,466 | $40,940 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Pacific University beside other schools.
From Pacific University's BSW to an MSW
Pacific University runs Master of Social Work (in-person or online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 35 credits (one-credit tune-up course plus 32 credits), One year full time or two years part time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Pacific University or elsewhere.
Pacific University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Pacific University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Pacific 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 Pacific University awarded 6 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Pacific University's BSW to a Oregon 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: RBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Oregon licenses BSW graduates as the Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Oregon BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Pacific University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at George Fox University
George Fox University school profile · Newberg, ORFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$40,940per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$54,900per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Social Work (BA or BS) at Portland State University
Portland State University school profile · Portland, ORFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$11,238per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Warner Pacific University
Warner Pacific University school profile · Portland, ORFormatOn campusTuition$21,010per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Saint Martin's University
Saint Martin's University school profile · Lacey, WAFormatOn campus600-hour practicumTuition$44,210per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Pacific University BSW: Common Questions
Is Pacific University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Pacific 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 Pacific University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Pacific University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Pacific University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $54,466. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can Pacific University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Pacific University runs Master of Social Work (in-person or online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (35 credits (one-credit tune-up course plus 32 credits), One year full time or two years part time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.