Plymouth, New Hampshire
Plymouth State University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Plymouth State University Offer?
Plymouth State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $14,558 a year in-state (2023-24).
The Plymouth State University BSW
- FormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$15,444per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Plymouth State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work (B.S.)120 credits | Written application and interview with social work faculty while enrolled in or after completing SW 2200 Introduction to Social Work; minimum 2.5 major GPA and 2.0 overall GPA to continue | 450 supervised hours of field education | $15,444 NH resident; $26,872 out-of-state; $23,872 New England Regional Student Program (estimated full-time tuition and mandatory fees) |
From Plymouth 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 Plymouth State University Compares
Plymouth State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $14,558 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (306th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $25,498. It awarded 25 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 3 in New Hampshire and 250th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Plymouth State University | New Hampshire median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $14,558 | $19,112 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Plymouth State University beside other schools.
Is Plymouth State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Plymouth 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 Plymouth State University awarded 25 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Plymouth State University's BSW to a New Hampshire 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: LSWA (ASWB Associate)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
New Hampshire licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA) after the ASWB Associate exam.
New Hampshire BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Plymouth State University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Social Work B.S.W. at Vermont State University
Vermont State University school profile · Randolph, VTFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$11,088per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work, B.S. at University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire school profile · Durham, NHFormatOn campusTuition$16,304per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work, BSW - on Campus at Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine school profile · Standish, MEFormatOn campusTuition$42,834per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of New England
University of New England school profile · Biddeford, MEFormatOn campusTuition$42,550per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) at University of Southern Maine
University of Southern Maine school profile · Portland, MEFormatOn campusTuition$10,920per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Plymouth State University BSW: Common Questions
Is Plymouth State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Plymouth 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 Plymouth State University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Plymouth State University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Plymouth State University's Social Work Major?
Social Work (B.S.): Written application and interview with social work faculty while enrolled in or after completing SW 2200 Introduction to Social Work; minimum 2.5 major GPA and 2.0 overall GPA to continue.
How Much Does Plymouth State University's BSW Cost?
Social Work (B.S.): $15,444 NH resident; $26,872 out-of-state; $23,872 New England Regional Student Program (estimated full-time tuition and mandatory fees) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $14,558 in-state, $25,498 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Plymouth State University's BSW Require?
Social Work (B.S.): 450 supervised hours of field education.
More BSW Programs in New Hampshire
Sources
- plymouth.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
- New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)