Fort Smith, Arkansas
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Offer?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $6,906 a year in-state (2023-24).
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith BSW
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith school profile · Fort SmithFormatOn campusTuition$6,906per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)120 credits | Separate application to the program | Two senior-year internships |
From University of Arkansas-Fort Smith'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 Arkansas-Fort Smith Compares
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's undergraduate tuition and fees, $6,906 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (46th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $13,770. It awarded 30 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 10 in Arkansas and 233rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Arkansas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $6,906 | $8,868 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Arkansas-Fort Smith beside other schools.
Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith'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 Arkansas-Fort Smith awarded 30 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's BSW to a Arkansas 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Arkansas licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Arkansas BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas school profile · Fayetteville, ARFormatOn campusTuition$9,748per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University school profile · Tahlequah, OKFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$278per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBaccalaureate of Social Work at Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University school profile · Tulsa, OKFormatOn campusTuition$36,250per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern State University school profile · Joplin, MOFormatOn campusTuition$314per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor 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 rateAccreditationCSWE
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith'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 Arkansas-Fort Smith Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.): Separate application to the program.
How Much Does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $6,906 in-state, $13,770 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.): Two senior-year internships.
More BSW Programs in Arkansas
- Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro
- Harding UniversitySearcy
- Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia
- Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock
- Southern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia
- University of ArkansasFayetteville
- University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock
- University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello
- All social work programs in ArkansasState guide and BSW license
Sources
- uafs.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
- Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Health)