Saint Cloud State University · Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Social Work, B.S.
What Should You Know About Social Work, B.S. at Saint Cloud State University?
Social Work, B.S. is a BS in Social Work program at Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, offered on campus. It requires 120 credits. Published tuition: $4,980 per term (resident rate). Saint Cloud State University's BSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | BS in Social Work |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Credits | 120 credits (66 in the program) |
| Tracks and focus areas | Minnesota BSW Consortium public child welfare preparation |
| Tuition | $4,980.18 per semester (12-18 credits) resident and reciprocity; $10,565.81 non-resident; $385.67 per credit resident (2026-27) |
| MSW route | Department links an MSW Advanced Standing degree map |
From catalog.stcloudstate.edu, reviewed October 1, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Saint Cloud State University's federal tuition and fees, $10,117 a year in-state (2023-24), compare with a median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW.
After This BSW: Licensing in Minnesota
- 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
Minnesota licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Minnesota BSW license from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
BSW Programs at Nearby Schools
- FormatOn campus600-hour practicumTuition$26,700per year · with feesAccreditationCSWE
B.S. in Social Work at North Central University
North Central University school profile · Minneapolis, MNFormatOn campusTuition$32,200per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) at Augsburg University
Augsburg University school profile · Minneapolis, MNFormatOn campusTuition$47,600per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor's in Social Work (BSW) at University of St Thomas
University of St Thomas school profile · Saint Paul, MNFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$28,428per termAccreditationCSWE
Social Work, B.S.: Common Questions
How Much Does Social Work, B.S. at Saint Cloud State University Cost?
$4,980.18 per semester (12-18 credits) resident and reciprocity; $10,565.81 non-resident; $385.67 per credit resident (2026-27) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,117 in-state, $10,117 out-of-state. Grants lower most students' price; confirm current rates with Saint Cloud State University.
Can Graduates of Social Work, B.S. Go on to an MSW?
Department links an MSW Advanced Standing degree map. Saint Cloud State University's own Master of Social Work (MSW) admits BSW graduates with advanced standing. Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
Is Social Work, B.S. CSWE Accredited?
Saint Cloud State University's BSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.