Stephenville, Texas

Tarleton State University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Health and Clinical ProfessionsPublic

What BSW Options Does Tarleton State University Offer?

Tarleton State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $7,878 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Tarleton State University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The same BSW is also taught at Fort Worth, Waco and Texas A&M-RELLIS.

The Tarleton State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Tarleton State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work120 credits450-hour practicum at a community-based agency2026-27 undergraduate tuition: Texas resident $183.71-$199.92 per hour (two published resident rates); nonresident $611.71 per hour; mandatory and differential fees extra

From Tarleton State 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 Tarleton State University Compares

Tarleton State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $7,878 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (79th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $17,958. It awarded 73 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 7th of 33 in Texas and 62nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Tarleton State UniversityTexas medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$7,878$10,310$13,212

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

From Tarleton State University's BSW to an MSW

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

Tarleton State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Tarleton State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Tarleton State 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 Tarleton State University awarded 73 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Tarleton State University's BSW to a Texas 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: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Texas licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Tarleton State University

Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:

Tarleton State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Tarleton State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Tarleton State 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 Tarleton State University Offer an Online BSW?

No. Tarleton State University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Much Does Tarleton State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: 2026-27 undergraduate tuition: Texas resident $183.71-$199.92 per hour (two published resident rates); nonresident $611.71 per hour; mandatory and differential fees extra (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $7,878 in-state, $17,958 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Tarleton State University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work: 450-hour practicum at a community-based agency.

Can Tarleton State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Tarleton State University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credit hours, Two semesters). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Texas

Sources

  1. programs.tarleton.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. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

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