Bismarck, North Dakota
University of Mary BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does University of Mary Offer?
University of Mary offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $21,468 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Mary's own MSW with advanced standing.
2 BSW Options at University of Mary
- FormatOn campusTuition$21,468per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work at University of Mary
University of Mary school profile · BismarckFormatOnlineTuition$510per creditAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Mary
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work (B.S.) | |||
| Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work | Transfer: Designed for working adults and transfer students; transcripts with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA | $510 per credit |
From University of Mary'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 Mary Compares
University of Mary's undergraduate tuition and fees, $21,468 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (354th lowest of 565). It awarded 10 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 3 in North Dakota and 414th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Mary | North Dakota median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $21,468 | $8,634 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Mary beside other schools.
From University of Mary's BSW to an MSW
University of Mary runs Master of Social Work (online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credits. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Mary or elsewhere.
University of Mary MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Mary's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Mary'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 Mary awarded 10 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Mary's BSW to a North Dakota 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
North Dakota licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
North Dakota BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Mary
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 Mary BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Mary's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Mary'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 Mary Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work is offered online.
Can You Transfer Into University of Mary's BSW?
Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Designed for working adults and transfer students; transcripts with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
How Much Does University of Mary's BSW Cost?
Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work: $510 per credit. Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $21,468. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can University of Mary BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Mary runs Master of Social Work (online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credits). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.