Siena College · Loudonville, New York
Bachelor of Social Work
What Should You Know About Bachelor of Social Work at Siena College?
Bachelor of Social Work is a BSW program at Siena College in Loudonville, New York, offered on campus. Published tuition: $48,300 per year. Siena College's BSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | BSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Field practicum | Two-semester, 460-hour field placement |
| Tuition | $48,300 per academic year ($24,150 per semester) full-time undergraduate tuition, 12-17 credit hours; $675 per credit hour part-time (2026-27) |
| MSW route | The university's MSW advanced standing pathway lets eligible BSW graduates earn the MSW in one year of full-time study (minimum 3.0 GPA in required social work courses) |
From siena.edu, reviewed October 1, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Siena College's federal tuition and fees, $44,405 a year (2023-24), compare with a median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW.
After This BSW: Licensing in New York
- 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
- MSW to be licensed hereNew York licenses social workers from the master's level
New York licenses social workers from the master's level. New York BSW license from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
BSW Programs at Nearby Schools
Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare at University at Albany
University at Albany school profile · Albany, NYFormatOn campusTuition$7,070per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work B.S. at Skidmore College
Skidmore College school profile · Saratoga Springs, NYFormatOn campusTuition$65,030per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Westfield State University
Westfield State University school profile · Westfield, MAFormatOn campus, Hybrid, OnlineTuition$11,882per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work at Marist College
Marist College school profile · Poughkeepsie, NYFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$46,140per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work: Common Questions
How Much Does Bachelor of Social Work at Siena College Cost?
$48,300 per academic year ($24,150 per semester) full-time undergraduate tuition, 12-17 credit hours; $675 per credit hour part-time (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $44,405. Grants lower most students' price; confirm current rates with Siena College.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Bachelor of Social Work Require?
Two-semester, 460-hour field placement, according to the school's program page.
Can Graduates of Bachelor of Social Work Go on to an MSW?
The university's MSW advanced standing pathway lets eligible BSW graduates earn the MSW in one year of full-time study (minimum 3.0 GPA in required social work courses). Siena College's own Master of Social Work admits BSW graduates with advanced standing. Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
Is Bachelor of Social Work CSWE Accredited?
Siena College's BSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.