Biddeford, Maine
University of New England BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of New England Offer?
University of New England offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $42,550 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of New England's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University of New England BSW
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of New England
University of New England school profile · BiddefordFormatOn campusTuition$42,550per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of New England
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) | Two-semester weekly field internship at a local social service organization in the senior year |
From University of New England'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 New England Compares
University of New England's undergraduate tuition and fees, $42,550 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (507th lowest of 565). It awarded 3 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 5 in Maine and 514th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of New England | Maine median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $42,550 | $12,606 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of New England beside other schools.
From University of New England's BSW to an MSW
University of New England runs Online Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credits, 16 months to 2 years. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of New England or elsewhere.
University of New England MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of New England's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of New England'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 New England awarded 3 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of New England's BSW to a Maine 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: LSX (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Maine licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker, Conditional (LSX) after the none exam.
Maine BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of New England
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) at University of Southern Maine
University of Southern Maine school profile · Portland, MEFormatOn campusTuition$10,920per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work, BSW - on Campus at Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine school profile · Standish, MEFormatOn campusTuition$42,834per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work, B.S. at University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire school profile · Durham, NHFormatOn campusTuition$16,304per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work (B.S.) at Plymouth State University
Plymouth State University school profile · Plymouth, NHFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$15,444per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Salem State University
Salem State University school profile · Salem, MAFormatOn campusTuition$13,090per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
University of New England BSW: Common Questions
Is University of New England's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of New England'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 New England Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of New England's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does University of New England's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $42,550. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of New England's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.): Two-semester weekly field internship at a local social service organization in the senior year.
Can University of New England BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of New England runs Online Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credits, 16 months to 2 years). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Maine
Sources
- une.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation