Washington, District of Columbia
Trinity Washington University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Trinity Washington University Offer?
Trinity Washington University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $26,110 a year (2023-24).
The Trinity Washington University BSW
Social Work, B.S.W. at Trinity Washington University
Trinity Washington University school profile · WashingtonFormatOn campusTuition$27,420per yearAccreditationCandidacy
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Trinity Washington University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work, B.S.W.120 credits | Complete prerequisite courses, then apply for formal acceptance at the end of the sophomore year; overall GPA of at least 2.75 and a personal essay; deadlines October 1 (spring) and February 1 (fall)Transfer: Prerequisite courses may be completed at another college or university; transfer credit follows Trinity's transfer policy | SOWK 490 and SOWK 491 field practicum in the final year; 200 clinical hours required in both courses | $27,420 per year full time (12-18 credits per semester; $13,710 per semester); $845 per credit part time |
From Trinity Washington 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 Trinity Washington University Compares
Trinity Washington University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $26,110 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (366th lowest of 565).
| Trinity Washington University | District of Columbia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $26,110 | $18,382 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Trinity Washington University beside other schools.
Is Trinity Washington University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Trinity Washington University's BSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. CSWE treats students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited BSW programs
From Trinity Washington University's BSW to a District of Columbia 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: LSWA (ASWB Associate level (17 DCMR 7004.6; D.C. Code 3-1208.01 requires the examination process at the associate level))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
District of Columbia licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA) after the ASWB Associate level (17 DCMR 7004.6; D.C. Code 3-1208.01 requires the examination process at the associate level) exam.
District of Columbia BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Trinity Washington University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at the Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America school profile · Washington, DCFormatOn campusTuition$30,250per termAccreditationCSWEB.A. in Social Work (B.S.W.) at Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University school profile · Washington, DCFormat–Tuition$18,382per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at University of the District of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia school profile · Washington, DCFormat–Tuition$324per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$3,336per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$13,815per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Trinity Washington University BSW: Common Questions
Is Trinity Washington University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Trinity Washington University's BSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. CSWE treats students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.
Does Trinity Washington University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Trinity Washington University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Trinity Washington University's Social Work Major?
Social Work, B.S.W.: Complete prerequisite courses, then apply for formal acceptance at the end of the sophomore year; overall GPA of at least 2.75 and a personal essay; deadlines October 1 (spring) and February 1 (fall).
Can You Transfer Into Trinity Washington University's BSW?
Social Work, B.S.W.: Prerequisite courses may be completed at another college or university; transfer credit follows Trinity's transfer policy.
How Much Does Trinity Washington University's BSW Cost?
Social Work, B.S.W.: $27,420 per year full time (12-18 credits per semester; $13,710 per semester); $845 per credit part time (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $26,110. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Trinity Washington University's BSW Require?
Social Work, B.S.W.: SOWK 490 and SOWK 491 field practicum in the final year; 200 clinical hours required in both courses.
More BSW Programs in District of Columbia
Sources
- www2.trinitydc.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
- District of Columbia Board of Social Work (DC Health)