Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does University of Cincinnati Offer?
University of Cincinnati offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $13,570 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Cincinnati's own MSW with advanced standing.
2 BSW Options at University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Social Work at University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati school profile · CincinnatiFormatOn campusTuition$7,412per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Bachelor of Social Work at University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati school profile · CincinnatiFormatOnlineTuition$7,412per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Cincinnati
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work | Transfer: Articulation agreements and transfer degree maps with partner colleges | Year-long field placement two days per week in the senior year | $7,412 per semester Ohio resident; $15,079 per semester non-resident (UC Uptown, full-time, 2026-27 cohort) |
| Online Bachelor of Social Work | At least 60 completed credit hours from an accredited institution, a 2.75 GPA across all college coursework, and completion of UC general education equivalents including two social work prerequisite coursesTransfer: Designed for students with a two-year associate degree in pre-social work or a similar major | $7,412 per semester Ohio resident (UC Uptown online program rate, full-time, 2026-27 cohort) |
From University of Cincinnati'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 Cincinnati Compares
University of Cincinnati's undergraduate tuition and fees, $13,570 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (292nd lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $30,582. It awarded 91 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 25 in Ohio and 35th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Cincinnati | Ohio median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $13,570 | $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 Cincinnati beside other schools.
From University of Cincinnati's BSW to an MSW
University of Cincinnati runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Accelerated full time: 1 year, summer start; accelerated part time: 2 years, fall start. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Cincinnati or elsewhere.
University of Cincinnati MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Cincinnati's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Cincinnati'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 Cincinnati awarded 91 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Cincinnati's BSW to a Ohio 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 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 Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Cincinnati's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Cincinnati'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 Cincinnati Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Online Bachelor of Social Work is offered online.
How Do You Get Into University of Cincinnati's Social Work Major?
Online Bachelor of Social Work: At least 60 completed credit hours from an accredited institution, a 2.75 GPA across all college coursework, and completion of UC general education equivalents including two social work prerequisite courses.
Can You Transfer Into University of Cincinnati's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work: Articulation agreements and transfer degree maps with partner colleges. Online Bachelor of Social Work: Designed for students with a two-year associate degree in pre-social work or a similar major.
How Much Does University of Cincinnati's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: $7,412 per semester Ohio resident; $15,079 per semester non-resident (UC Uptown, full-time, 2026-27 cohort) (2026-27). Online Bachelor of Social Work: $7,412 per semester Ohio resident (UC Uptown online program rate, full-time, 2026-27 cohort) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $13,570 in-state, $30,582 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Cincinnati's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: Year-long field placement two days per week in the senior year.
Can University of Cincinnati BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Cincinnati runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Accelerated full time: 1 year, summer start; accelerated part time: 2 years, fall start). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Ohio
- Ashland UniversityAshland
- Bluffton UniversityBluffton
- Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green
- Capital UniversityColumbus
- Cedarville UniversityCedarville
- Central State UniversityWilberforce
- Cleveland State UniversityCleveland
- Defiance CollegeDefiance
- All social work programs in OhioState guide and BSW license
Sources
- cahs.uc.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
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)