Orono, Maine
University of Maine BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does University of Maine Offer?
University of Maine offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,606 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Maine's own MSW with advanced standing.
2 BSW Options at University of Maine
- FormatOn campusTuition$12,606per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineTuition$441per creditAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Maine
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | |||
| Online Bachelor of Social Work | In-person community work in agencies convenient to students in Maine, including two 200-hour field requirements (2025-2026 academic year) | $441-$546 per credit |
From University of Maine'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 Maine Compares
University of Maine's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,606 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (266th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $35,346. It awarded 22 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 5 in Maine and 277th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Maine | Maine median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $12,606 | $12,606 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Maine beside other schools.
From University of Maine's BSW to an MSW
University of Maine runs Master of Social Work (On-Campus, Orono), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 42 credit hours, including three online 2-credit summer bridge courses, 1 year full time; 2 years part time; admitted in May. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Maine or elsewhere.
University of Maine MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Maine's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Maine'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 Maine awarded 22 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Maine's BSW to a Maine 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: LSX (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Maine licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker, Conditional (LSX) after the none exam.
Maine BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Maine
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 Maine BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Maine's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Maine'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 Maine Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Online Bachelor of Social Work is offered online.
How Much Does University of Maine's BSW Cost?
Online Bachelor of Social Work: $441-$546 per credit. Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,606 in-state, $35,346 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Maine's BSW Require?
Online Bachelor of Social Work: In-person community work in agencies convenient to students in Maine, including two 200-hour field requirements (2025-2026 academic year).
Can University of Maine BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Maine runs Master of Social Work (On-Campus, Orono), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (42 credit hours, including three online 2-credit summer bridge courses, 1 year full time; 2 years part time; admitted in May). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Maine
Sources
- umaine.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
- Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation