Houston, Texas
University of Houston-Clear Lake BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Houston-Clear Lake Offer?
University of Houston-Clear Lake offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $7,746 a year in-state (2023-24).
The University of Houston-Clear Lake BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$9,298per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Houston-Clear Lake
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work B.S.W. | Secondary admission on a rolling basis: 2.5 cumulative GPA, Texas core complete, C or higher in PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301, SWRK 2361, SWRK 3304 and a natural science course; application with transcripts, 3 recommendation letters and a 4-6 page autobiographical statement (apply by July 15 for fall advanced courses) | 2026-27 estimated undergraduate tuition and fees, full-time yearly: $9,298 resident; $25,828 non-resident |
From University of Houston-Clear Lake'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 Houston-Clear Lake Compares
University of Houston-Clear Lake's undergraduate tuition and fees, $7,746 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (75th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $21,330. It awarded 19 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 23rd of 33 in Texas and 312th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | Texas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $7,746 | $10,310 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Houston-Clear Lake beside other schools.
Is University of Houston-Clear Lake's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Houston-Clear Lake'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 Houston-Clear Lake awarded 19 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Houston-Clear Lake's BSW to a Texas 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: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Texas licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Texas BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Houston-Clear Lake
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University school profile · Houston, TXFormat–Tuition$9,174per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at University of Houston-Downtown
University of Houston-Downtown school profile · Houston, TXFormat–Tuition$4,414per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Prairie View a &Amp; M University
Prairie View A & M University school profile · Prairie View, TXFormat–Tuition$11,299per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- Format–Tuition$8,690per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Social Work, BSW at Stephen F Austin State University
Stephen F Austin State University school profile · Nacogdoches, TXFormat–Tuition$12,938per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
University of Houston-Clear Lake BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Houston-Clear Lake's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Houston-Clear Lake'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 Houston-Clear Lake Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Houston-Clear Lake's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of Houston-Clear Lake's Social Work Major?
Social Work B.S.W.: Secondary admission on a rolling basis: 2.5 cumulative GPA, Texas core complete, C or higher in PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301, SWRK 2361, SWRK 3304 and a natural science course; application with transcripts, 3 recommendation letters and a 4-6 page autobiographical statement (apply by July 15 for fall advanced courses).
How Much Does University of Houston-Clear Lake's BSW Cost?
Social Work B.S.W.: 2026-27 estimated undergraduate tuition and fees, full-time yearly: $9,298 resident; $25,828 non-resident (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $7,746 in-state, $21,330 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
More BSW Programs in Texas
- Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene
- Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo
- Baylor UniversityWaco
- East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce
- Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene
- Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood
- Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins
- Lamar UniversityBeaumont
- All social work programs in TexasState guide and BSW license
Sources
- uhcl.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
- Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners