Little Rock, Arkansas
Philander Smith University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Philander Smith University Offer?
Philander Smith University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $13,014 a year (2023-24).
The Philander Smith University BSW
Social Work (Bachelor's) at Philander Smith University
Philander Smith University school profile · Little RockFormatOn campusTuition$5,902per termAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Philander Smith University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work (bachelor's) | Field Practicum I and II (SOSW 455 and 465, 5 credit hours each) | $5,902 per semester full time (12-16 credit hours); $495 per credit hour part time, fiscal year 2025-26 |
From Philander Smith 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 Philander Smith University Compares
Philander Smith University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $13,014 a year (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (282nd lowest of 565). It awarded 6 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 9th of 10 in Arkansas and 469th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Philander Smith University | Arkansas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $13,014 | $8,868 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Philander Smith University beside other schools.
Is Philander Smith University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Philander Smith 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 Philander Smith University awarded 6 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Philander Smith University's BSW to a Arkansas 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 an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Arkansas licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Arkansas BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Philander Smith University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work, B.A. at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff school profile · Pine Bluff, ARFormatOn campusTuition$9,019per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$24,888per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Monticello
University of Arkansas at Monticello school profile · Monticello, ARFormatOn campusTuition$8,868per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (Hybrid) at Delta State University
Delta State University school profile · Cleveland, MSFormatHybridTuition$8,605per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Philander Smith University BSW: Common Questions
Is Philander Smith University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Philander Smith 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 Philander Smith University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Philander Smith University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Philander Smith University's BSW Cost?
Social Work (bachelor's): $5,902 per semester full time (12-16 credit hours); $495 per credit hour part time, fiscal year 2025-26 (2025-26). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $13,014. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Philander Smith University's BSW Require?
Social Work (bachelor's): Field Practicum I and II (SOSW 455 and 465, 5 credit hours each).
More BSW Programs in Arkansas
- Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro
- Harding UniversitySearcy
- Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia
- Southern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia
- University of ArkansasFayetteville
- University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock
- University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello
- University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff
- All social work programs in ArkansasState guide and BSW license
Sources
- philander.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
- Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Health)