Athens, Georgia
University of Georgia BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Georgia Offer?
University of Georgia offers a BSW. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $11,180 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Georgia's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University of Georgia BSW
- Format–Tuition$10,134per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Georgia
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work120 credits | Declare the major after UGA admission and complete 2000-level SOWK prerequisites, then enter the upper-division BSW Professional Program; transfer applicants need a 3.0 overall GPATransfer: Transfer students should complete a UGA diversity course, PSYC 1101 and STAT 2000 or equivalents; social work transfer credit is evaluated course by course | Senior-year internship at one agency in fall and spring, minimum 240 clock hours per semester | 2026-27 (fall and spring) undergraduate tuition $10,134 Georgia resident, $31,804 non-resident; fees $1,494 |
From University of Georgia'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 Georgia Compares
University of Georgia's undergraduate tuition and fees, $11,180 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (227th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $30,220. It awarded 39 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 11 in Georgia and 182nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Georgia | Georgia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $11,180 | $8,122 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Georgia beside other schools.
From University of Georgia's BSW to an MSW
University of Georgia runs Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 40 credit hours, Three semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Georgia or elsewhere.
University of Georgia MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Georgia's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Georgia'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 Georgia awarded 39 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Georgia's BSW to a Georgia 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 hereGeorgia licenses social workers from the master's level
Georgia licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.
Georgia BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Georgia
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work at Georgia State University
Georgia State University school profile · Atlanta, GAFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$8,478per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University school profile · Atlanta, GAFormatOn campusTuition$26,446per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work at Middle Georgia State University
Middle Georgia State University school profile · Macon, GAFormatOn campus, HybridTuition$3,071per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$8,122per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Social Work (B.S.W.) at Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University school profile · Cullowhee, NCFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$4,532per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
University of Georgia BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Georgia's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Georgia'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 Georgia Offer an Online BSW?
University of Georgia's pages describe a campus program and don't list an online option.
How Do You Get Into University of Georgia's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Declare the major after UGA admission and complete 2000-level SOWK prerequisites, then enter the upper-division BSW Professional Program; transfer applicants need a 3.0 overall GPA.
Can You Transfer Into University of Georgia's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work: Transfer students should complete a UGA diversity course, PSYC 1101 and STAT 2000 or equivalents; social work transfer credit is evaluated course by course.
How Much Does University of Georgia's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: 2026-27 (fall and spring) undergraduate tuition $10,134 Georgia resident, $31,804 non-resident; fees $1,494 (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $11,180 in-state, $30,220 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Georgia's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: Senior-year internship at one agency in fall and spring, minimum 240 clock hours per semester.
Can University of Georgia BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Georgia runs Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (40 credit hours, Three semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Georgia
- Albany State UniversityAlbany
- Augusta UniversityAugusta
- Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta
- Dalton State CollegeDalton
- Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley
- Georgia State UniversityAtlanta
- Middle Georgia State UniversityMacon
- Point UniversityWest Point
- All social work programs in GeorgiaState guide and BSW license
Sources
- ssw.uga.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
- Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State)