Saratoga Springs, New York
Skidmore College BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Skidmore College Offer?
Skidmore College offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $65,030 a year (2023-24).
The Skidmore College BSW
Social Work B.S. at Skidmore College
Skidmore College school profile · Saratoga SpringsFormatOn campusTuition$65,030per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Skidmore College
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work B.S.44 credits in the major | Apply to the major by the college deadline in the spring of the sophomore year after completing or concurrently taking the required introductory social work courses; transfer students evaluated case by case | Field placement in the spring semester of the senior year, after an 80-hour volunteer requirement |
From Skidmore 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 Skidmore College Compares
Skidmore College's undergraduate tuition and fees, $65,030 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (564th lowest of 565). It awarded 16 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 24th of 29 in New York and 344th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Skidmore College | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $65,030 | $33,724 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Skidmore College beside other schools.
Is Skidmore College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Skidmore 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 Skidmore College awarded 16 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Skidmore College's BSW to a New York 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
- MSW to be licensed hereNew York licenses social workers from the master's level
New York licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.
New York BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Skidmore College
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work at Siena College
Siena College school profile · Loudonville, NYFormatOn campusTuition$48,300per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor 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.W. at Vermont State University
Vermont State University school profile · Randolph, VTFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$11,088per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor 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) · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work (B.S.) at College of Our Lady of the Elms
College of Our Lady of the Elms school profile · Chicopee, MAFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$42,061per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Skidmore College BSW: Common Questions
Is Skidmore College's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Skidmore 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 Skidmore College Offer an Online BSW?
No. Skidmore College's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Skidmore College's Social Work Major?
Social Work B.S.: Apply to the major by the college deadline in the spring of the sophomore year after completing or concurrently taking the required introductory social work courses; transfer students evaluated case by case.
How Much Does Skidmore College's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $65,030. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Skidmore College's BSW Require?
Social Work B.S.: Field placement in the spring semester of the senior year, after an 80-hour volunteer requirement.
More BSW Programs in New York
Sources
- skidmore.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 York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work