Reno, Nevada
University of Nevada-Reno BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Nevada-Reno Offer?
University of Nevada-Reno offers a BSW. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,994 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Nevada-Reno's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University of Nevada-Reno BSW
- Format–Tuition$313per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Nevada-Reno
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Apply to the professional sequence by January 15 for fall: Core Objectives 1-8, PSY 101, SOC 101, PSY 341, HDFS 201, SW 101, 250, 310 and 321 (C or higher), 2.5 overall GPA and at least 75 credits | 450-hour internship at a social service agency (about 15 hours per week) | Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 undergraduate registration fee $312.75 per credit; non-residents add $10,094.50 flat at 7 or more credits; mandatory fees extra |
From University of Nevada-Reno'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 Nevada-Reno Compares
University of Nevada-Reno's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,994 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (134th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $25,950. It awarded 84 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 2 in Nevada and 41st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Nevada-Reno | Nevada median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $8,994 | $8,994 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Nevada-Reno beside other schools.
From University of Nevada-Reno's BSW to an MSW
University of Nevada-Reno runs Master of Social Work (on campus, Redfield Campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credits. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Nevada-Reno or elsewhere.
University of Nevada-Reno MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Nevada-Reno's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Nevada-Reno'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 Nevada-Reno awarded 84 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Nevada-Reno's BSW to a Nevada 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Nevada licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Nevada BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Nevada-Reno
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Social Work BSW at California State University-Chico
California State University-Chico school profile · Chico, CAFormatOn campus, HybridTuition$6,838per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at California State University-Sacramento
California State University-Sacramento school profile · Sacramento, CAFormatOn campusTuition$3,419per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$38,415per yearAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at California State University-Fresno
California State University-Fresno school profile · Fresno, CAFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$3,419per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at San Jose State University
San Jose State University school profile · San Jose, CAFormatOn campusTuition$3,419per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
University of Nevada-Reno BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Nevada-Reno's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Nevada-Reno'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 Nevada-Reno Offer an Online BSW?
University of Nevada-Reno's pages describe a campus program and don't list an online option.
How Do You Get Into University of Nevada-Reno's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Apply to the professional sequence by January 15 for fall: Core Objectives 1-8, PSY 101, SOC 101, PSY 341, HDFS 201, SW 101, 250, 310 and 321 (C or higher), 2.5 overall GPA and at least 75 credits.
How Much Does University of Nevada-Reno's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 undergraduate registration fee $312.75 per credit; non-residents add $10,094.50 flat at 7 or more credits; mandatory fees extra (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,994 in-state, $25,950 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Nevada-Reno's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 450-hour internship at a social service agency (about 15 hours per week).
Can University of Nevada-Reno BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Nevada-Reno runs Master of Social Work (on campus, Redfield Campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credits). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.