Albany, New York
University at Albany BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University at Albany Offer?
University at Albany offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,408 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University at Albany's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University at Albany BSW
Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare at University at Albany
University at Albany school profile · AlbanyFormatOn campusTuition$7,070per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University at Albany
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare | Apply to the social welfare major in February of the sophomore year (deadline March 15); selection on essay, GPA, human service experience, references and performance in base coursesTransfer: Transfer students apply to the University first, then to the undergraduate social work program | 16 hours a week of field placement in the final year | $7,070 per year New York State resident; $29,130 per year out-of-state (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027) |
From University at Albany'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 University at Albany Compares
University at Albany's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,408 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (205th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $28,998. It awarded 21 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 17th of 29 in New York and 291st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University at Albany | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $10,408 | $33,724 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University at Albany beside other schools.
From University at Albany's BSW to an MSW
University at Albany runs Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Up to 21 credits granted upon admission, 12 consecutive months of full-time study. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University at Albany or elsewhere.
University at Albany MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University at Albany's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University at Albany'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 University at Albany awarded 21 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University at Albany'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 University at Albany
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 yearAccreditationCSWESocial 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 · 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
University at Albany BSW: Common Questions
Is University at Albany's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University at Albany'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 University at Albany Offer an Online BSW?
No. University at Albany's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University at Albany's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare: Apply to the social welfare major in February of the sophomore year (deadline March 15); selection on essay, GPA, human service experience, references and performance in base courses.
Can You Transfer Into University at Albany's BSW?
Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare: Transfer students apply to the University first, then to the undergraduate social work program.
How Much Does University at Albany's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare: $7,070 per year New York State resident; $29,130 per year out-of-state (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,408 in-state, $28,998 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University at Albany's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare: 16 hours a week of field placement in the final year.
Can University at Albany BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University at Albany runs Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Up to 21 credits granted upon admission, 12 consecutive months of full-time study). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in New York
Sources
- albany.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