Iowa City, Iowa
University of Iowa BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Iowa Offer?
University of Iowa offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,964 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Iowa's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University of Iowa BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$11,971per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Iowa
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work | No separate application; to begin the professional core, complete pre-social work courses (intro social work, psychology, sociology) with C or higher, 45+ semester hours, a 2.0 GPA and a signed Professional Social Work AgreementTransfer: Transfer students meet the same professional-core criteria | 400-hour BA Generalist Practicum in the final year | Tuition and fees $11,971 per year Iowa residents; $34,247 per year nonresidents (2026-27, full time; includes a one-time $250 records fee for new students) |
From University of Iowa'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 Iowa Compares
University of Iowa's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,964 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (221st lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $32,927. It awarded 35 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 13 in Iowa and 202nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Iowa | Iowa median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $10,964 | $35,960 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Iowa beside other schools.
From University of Iowa's BSW to an MSW
University of Iowa runs Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 1 year, starting in summer. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Iowa or elsewhere.
University of Iowa MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Iowa's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Iowa'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 Iowa awarded 35 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Iowa's BSW to a Iowa 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
Iowa licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Iowa BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Iowa
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at Mount Mercy University
Mount Mercy University school profile · Cedar Rapids, IAFormatOn campusTuition$43,442per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Saint Ambrose University
Saint Ambrose University school profile · Davenport, IAFormatOn campusTuition$39,348per yearAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus440-hour practicumTuition$42,640per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus420-hour practicumTuition$40,450per yearAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at University of Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa school profile · Cedar Falls, IAFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$9,054per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
University of Iowa BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Iowa's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Iowa'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 Iowa Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Iowa's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of Iowa's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: No separate application; to begin the professional core, complete pre-social work courses (intro social work, psychology, sociology) with C or higher, 45+ semester hours, a 2.0 GPA and a signed Professional Social Work Agreement.
Can You Transfer Into University of Iowa's BSW?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Transfer students meet the same professional-core criteria.
How Much Does University of Iowa's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Tuition and fees $11,971 per year Iowa residents; $34,247 per year nonresidents (2026-27, full time; includes a one-time $250 records fee for new students) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,964 in-state, $32,927 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Iowa's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: 400-hour BA Generalist Practicum in the final year.
Can University of Iowa BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Iowa runs Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (1 year, starting in summer). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Iowa
Sources
- socialwork.uiowa.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
- Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals (formerly Iowa Board of Social Work), Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing