Indianapolis, Indiana

University of Indianapolis BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedPhylis Lan Lin School of Social Work and CounselingPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does University of Indianapolis Offer?

University of Indianapolis offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $36,136 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Indianapolis's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The University of Indianapolis BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Indianapolis

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Apply to the BSW program after earning B- or better in SOWK 110 and SOWK 230; minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA; cohort modelTransfer: Ivy Tech transfer students take reduced practicum seminar credits (4 junior, 10 senior)168 clock hours in the junior practicum and 350 clock hours in the senior practicum$37,864 per year tuition (12-18 credits per semester); $1,578 per credit hour part time

From University of Indianapolis'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 Indianapolis Compares

University of Indianapolis's undergraduate tuition and fees, $36,136 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (441st lowest of 565). It awarded 22 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 17 in Indiana and 276th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of IndianapolisIndiana medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$36,136$35,420$13,212

Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Indianapolis beside other schools.

From University of Indianapolis's BSW to an MSW

University of Indianapolis runs Master of Social Work (hybrid immersion), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 33 credits, 1 year. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Indianapolis or elsewhere.

University of Indianapolis MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is University of Indianapolis's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Indianapolis'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 Indianapolis awarded 22 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From University of Indianapolis's BSW to a Indiana License

  1. First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
  2. Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
  3. Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
  4. License: Bachelor's Degree Social WorkerOr an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Indiana licenses BSW graduates as the Bachelor's Degree Social Worker.

Indiana BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Indianapolis

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University of Indianapolis BSW: Common Questions

Is University of Indianapolis's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Indianapolis'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 Indianapolis Offer an Online BSW?

No. University of Indianapolis's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into University of Indianapolis's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Apply to the BSW program after earning B- or better in SOWK 110 and SOWK 230; minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA; cohort model.

Can You Transfer Into University of Indianapolis's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Ivy Tech transfer students take reduced practicum seminar credits (4 junior, 10 senior).

How Much Does University of Indianapolis's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): $37,864 per year tuition (12-18 credits per semester); $1,578 per credit hour part time (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $36,136. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Indianapolis's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 168 clock hours in the junior practicum and 350 clock hours in the senior practicum.

Can University of Indianapolis BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. University of Indianapolis runs Master of Social Work (hybrid immersion), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (33 credits, 1 year). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Indiana

Sources

  1. uindy.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
  4. Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Professional Licensing Agency)

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs