University of Mary · Bismarck, North Dakota
Social Work (B.S.)
What Should You Know About Social Work (B.S.) at University of Mary?
Social Work (B.S.) is a BS in Social Work program at University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, offered on campus. Federal tuition and fees: $21,468 a year (2023-24). University of Mary's BSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | BS in Social Work |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| MSW route | Graduates can continue into the university's 30-credit online MSW for bachelor's-prepared social workers |
From umary.edu, reviewed October 1, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- University of Mary's federal tuition and fees, $21,468 a year (2023-24), compare with a median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW.
After This BSW: Licensing in North Dakota
- 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). North Dakota BSW license from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
Other BSW Options at University of Mary
Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work at University of Mary
University of Mary school profile · BismarckFormatOnlineTuition$510per creditAccreditationCSWE
BSW Programs at Nearby Schools
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$9,583per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at Concordia College at Moorhead
Concordia College at Moorhead school profile · Moorhead, MNFormatOn campusTuition$32,900per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (on Campus) at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead school profile · Moorhead, MNFormatOn campusTuition$338per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (B.S.S.W.) at University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota school profile · Grand Forks, NDFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$10,951per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Social Work (B.S.): Common Questions
How Much Does Social Work (B.S.) at University of Mary Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $21,468. Grants lower most students' price; confirm current rates with University of Mary.
Can Graduates of Social Work (B.S.) Go on to an MSW?
Graduates can continue into the university's 30-credit online MSW for bachelor's-prepared social workers. University of Mary's own Master of Social Work (online) admits BSW graduates with advanced standing. Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
Is Social Work (B.S.) CSWE Accredited?
University of Mary's BSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.