Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri-St Louis BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social WorkPublic

What BSW Options Does University of Missouri-St Louis Offer?

University of Missouri-St Louis offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $13,440 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Missouri-St Louis's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The University of Missouri-St Louis BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Missouri-St Louis

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)120 creditsSeparate application with two references; junior standing; 2.75 GPA in social work related areas and 2.5 overall; SOC WK 2000, 2001, 2200, PSYCH 1003 and SOC 1010 with C- or betterTransfer: Social work transfer credits evaluated individually by a social work adviser480 hours over two semesters of practicum (240 hours each)$550 per credit hour resident; $1,370 per credit hour non-resident (rate for most undergraduate programs including Social Work, 2026-27)

From University of Missouri-St Louis'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 Missouri-St Louis Compares

University of Missouri-St Louis's undergraduate tuition and fees, $13,440 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (289th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $33,432. It awarded 47 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 14 in Missouri and 147th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of Missouri-St LouisMissouri medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$13,440$14,130$13,212

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

From University of Missouri-St Louis's BSW to an MSW

University of Missouri-St Louis runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 24 credit hours of advanced standing credit for foundation courses. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Missouri-St Louis or elsewhere.

University of Missouri-St Louis MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is University of Missouri-St Louis's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Missouri-St Louis'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 Missouri-St Louis awarded 47 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From University of Missouri-St Louis's BSW to a Missouri 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: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Missouri licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Missouri-St Louis

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University of Missouri-St Louis BSW: Common Questions

Is University of Missouri-St Louis's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Missouri-St Louis'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 Missouri-St Louis Offer an Online BSW?

No. University of Missouri-St Louis's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into University of Missouri-St Louis's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Separate application with two references; junior standing; 2.75 GPA in social work related areas and 2.5 overall; SOC WK 2000, 2001, 2200, PSYCH 1003 and SOC 1010 with C- or better.

Can You Transfer Into University of Missouri-St Louis's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Social work transfer credits evaluated individually by a social work adviser.

How Much Does University of Missouri-St Louis's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): $550 per credit hour resident; $1,370 per credit hour non-resident (rate for most undergraduate programs including Social Work, 2026-27) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $13,440 in-state, $33,432 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Missouri-St Louis's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 480 hours over two semesters of practicum (240 hours each).

Can University of Missouri-St Louis BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. University of Missouri-St Louis runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (24 credit hours of advanced standing credit for foundation courses). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. umsl.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. Missouri State Committee for Social Workers, Division of Professional Registration

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs