Fairbanks, Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Alaska Fairbanks Offer?
University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,640 a year in-state (2023-24).
The University of Alaska Fairbanks BSW
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Fairbanks school profile · FairbanksFormatOnline, Hybrid400-hour practicumTuition$8,640per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Alaska Fairbanks
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work120 credits | Minimum 3.0 GPA in social work program courses to advance to practicum | 400 hours of supervised field education (senior practicum) |
From University of Alaska Fairbanks'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 Alaska Fairbanks Compares
University of Alaska Fairbanks's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,640 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (116th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $22,752. It awarded 23 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 2 in Alaska and 265th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Alaska median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $8,640 | $7,566 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Alaska Fairbanks beside other schools.
Is University of Alaska Fairbanks's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Alaska Fairbanks'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 Alaska Fairbanks awarded 23 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Alaska Fairbanks's BSW to a Alaska 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: Baccalaureate Social Worker (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Alaska licenses BSW graduates as the Baccalaureate Social Worker after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Alaska BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Alaska Fairbanks
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
University of Alaska Fairbanks BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Alaska Fairbanks's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Alaska Fairbanks'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 Alaska Fairbanks Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is offered online.
How Do You Get Into University of Alaska Fairbanks's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Minimum 3.0 GPA in social work program courses to advance to practicum.
How Much Does University of Alaska Fairbanks's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,640 in-state, $22,752 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Alaska Fairbanks's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: 400 hours of supervised field education (senior practicum).
More BSW Programs in Alaska
Sources
- uaf.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
- Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)