Pablo, Montana
Salish Kootenai College BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Salish Kootenai College Offer?
Salish Kootenai College offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $6,399 a year in-state (2023-24).
The Salish Kootenai College BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$148per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Salish Kootenai College
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work185 credits | Admission to SKC, then application to the program for years 3 and 4 with a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a Junior Writing PortfolioTransfer: Transfer students follow a 2+2 articulation agreement through their associate degree; individual degree plans provided | $87 per credit Indian; $106 Indian descendant; $148 Montana resident; $299 non-resident (2025-26; quarterly fees separate) |
From Salish Kootenai College'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 Salish Kootenai College Compares
Salish Kootenai College's undergraduate tuition and fees, $6,399 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (35th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $11,583. It awarded 7 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 2 in Montana and 459th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Salish Kootenai College | Montana median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $6,399 | $6,399 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Salish Kootenai College beside other schools.
Is Salish Kootenai College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Salish Kootenai College'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 Salish Kootenai College awarded 7 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Salish Kootenai College's BSW to a Montana 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: SWLBOr an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Montana licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker Candidate (SWLB).
Montana BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Salish Kootenai College
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Montana
The University of Montana school profile · Missoula, MTFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$9,750per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Lewis-Clark State College
Lewis-Clark State College school profile · Lewiston, IDFormatOn campus, HybridTuition$8,226per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University school profile · Cheney, WAFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$8,353per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Walla Walla University
Walla Walla University school profile · College Place, WAFormatOn campusTuition$33,027per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work (B.S.) at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho school profile · Rexburg, IDFormatOn campus500-hour practicumTuition$2,544per termAccreditationCSWE
Salish Kootenai College BSW: Common Questions
Is Salish Kootenai College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Salish Kootenai College'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 Salish Kootenai College Offer an Online BSW?
No. Salish Kootenai College's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Salish Kootenai College's Social Work Major?
Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work: Admission to SKC, then application to the program for years 3 and 4 with a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a Junior Writing Portfolio.
Can You Transfer Into Salish Kootenai College's BSW?
Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work: Transfer students follow a 2+2 articulation agreement through their associate degree; individual degree plans provided.
How Much Does Salish Kootenai College's BSW Cost?
Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work: $87 per credit Indian; $106 Indian descendant; $148 Montana resident; $299 non-resident (2025-26; quarterly fees separate) (2025-26). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $6,399 in-state, $11,583 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
More BSW Programs in Montana
Sources
- skc.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
- Montana Board of Behavioral Health, Department of Labor & Industry