Akron, Ohio

University of Akron BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedCollege of Health and Human Sciences, School of Social Work and Family SciencesPublic

What BSW Options Does University of Akron Offer?

University of Akron offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,799 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Akron's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The same BSW is also taught at Wayne College (Orrville).

The University of Akron BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Akron

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)120 creditsIntercollege transfer to the School of Social Work and Family Sciences with a 2.5 GPA and 30 credit hours, then a separate admissions packet reviewed by the admissions committee after completing the liberal arts base (SOWK 227, 270, 275, 276 plus biology, government, psychology and sociology) and General Education math and EnglishTwo field experience courses in a social agency (Field Experience: Social Agency I and II) with seminars$6,967.80 per semester Ohio resident; $10,807.80 per semester out-of-state (full time, Akron main campus, students entering 2026-27)

From University of Akron'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 of Akron Compares

University of Akron's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,799 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (273rd lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $17,239. It awarded 60 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 25 in Ohio and 95th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of AkronOhio medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$12,799$20,560$13,212

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

From University of Akron's BSW to an MSW

University of Akron runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 11 months. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Akron or elsewhere.

University of Akron MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is University of Akron's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Akron'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 of Akron awarded 60 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From University of Akron's BSW to a Ohio 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Ohio licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for) exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Akron

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University of Akron BSW: Common Questions

Is University of Akron's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Akron'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 of Akron Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) is offered online.

How Do You Get Into University of Akron's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW): Intercollege transfer to the School of Social Work and Family Sciences with a 2.5 GPA and 30 credit hours, then a separate admissions packet reviewed by the admissions committee after completing the liberal arts base (SOWK 227, 270, 275, 276 plus biology, government, psychology and sociology) and General Education math and English.

How Much Does University of Akron's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW): $6,967.80 per semester Ohio resident; $10,807.80 per semester out-of-state (full time, Akron main campus, students entering 2026-27) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,799 in-state, $17,239 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Akron's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW): Two field experience courses in a social agency (Field Experience: Social Agency I and II) with seminars.

Can University of Akron BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. University of Akron runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (11 months). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. uakron.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. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

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