Flint, Michigan

University of Michigan-Flint BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Health SciencesPublic

What BSW Options Does University of Michigan-Flint Offer?

University of Michigan-Flint offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $14,014 a year in-state (2023-24).

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The University of Michigan-Flint BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Michigan-Flint

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)From April 1, 2026, a separate BSW application after admission to UM-Flint and at least 30 college credit hours of prerequisites; cohorts admitted twice a year, limited to 60 studentsIn-person practicum at a social service agency in the student's area of residence during the last two semestersOnline undergraduate programs: $618.75 per credit hour in-state, $683.50 per credit hour domestic out-of-state

From University of Michigan-Flint'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 Michigan-Flint Compares

University of Michigan-Flint's undergraduate tuition and fees, $14,014 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (299th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $31,274. It awarded 26 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 12th of 20 in Michigan and 247th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of Michigan-FlintMichigan medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$14,014$15,988$13,212

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

Is University of Michigan-Flint's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Michigan-Flint'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 Michigan-Flint awarded 26 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From University of Michigan-Flint's BSW to a Michigan 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: Limited SST (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Michigan licenses BSW graduates as the Limited Social Service Technician (Limited SST) after the none exam.

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

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University of Michigan-Flint BSW: Common Questions

Is University of Michigan-Flint's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Michigan-Flint'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 Michigan-Flint Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is offered online.

How Do You Get Into University of Michigan-Flint's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): From April 1, 2026, a separate BSW application after admission to UM-Flint and at least 30 college credit hours of prerequisites; cohorts admitted twice a year, limited to 60 students.

How Much Does University of Michigan-Flint's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Online undergraduate programs: $618.75 per credit hour in-state, $683.50 per credit hour domestic out-of-state (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $14,014 in-state, $31,274 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Michigan-Flint's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): In-person practicum at a social service agency in the student's area of residence during the last two semesters.

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Sources

  1. umflint.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. Michigan Board of Social Work, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing

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