Spring Arbor, Michigan

Spring Arbor University BSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Spring Arbor University Offer?

Spring Arbor University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $32,580 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Spring Arbor University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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2 BSW Options at Spring Arbor University

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Spring Arbor University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Social Work (BSW)120 credits$36,200 per year full-time (12-18 credits per semester) for campus undergraduates; $876 per credit hour part-time
Social Work (BSW), Online and Virtual Classroom120 credits$541 per credit hour (Online or Virtual Classroom), Online Undergraduate tuition schedule

From Spring Arbor 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 Spring Arbor University Compares

Spring Arbor University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $32,580 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (398th lowest of 565). It awarded 78 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 20 in Michigan and 55th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Spring Arbor UniversityMichigan medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$32,580$15,988$13,212

Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Spring Arbor University beside other schools.

From Spring Arbor University's BSW to an MSW

Spring Arbor University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credit hours, 1 year. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Spring Arbor University or elsewhere.

Spring Arbor University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Spring Arbor University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Spring Arbor 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 Spring Arbor University awarded 78 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Spring Arbor University's BSW to a Michigan License

  1. First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
  2. Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
  3. Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
  4. License: Limited SST (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Michigan licenses BSW graduates as the Limited Social Service Technician (Limited SST) after the none exam.

Michigan BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Spring Arbor University

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Spring Arbor University BSW: Common Questions

Is Spring Arbor University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Spring Arbor 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 Spring Arbor University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Social Work (BSW), Online and Virtual Classroom is offered online.

How Much Does Spring Arbor University's BSW Cost?

Social Work (BSW): $36,200 per year full-time (12-18 credits per semester) for campus undergraduates; $876 per credit hour part-time (2026-27). Social Work (BSW), Online and Virtual Classroom: $541 per credit hour (Online or Virtual Classroom), Online Undergraduate tuition schedule (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $32,580. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

Can Spring Arbor University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Spring Arbor University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credit hours, 1 year). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. springarbor.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
  4. Michigan Board of Social Work, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs