Wilmington, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Wilmington BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does University of North Carolina Wilmington Offer?
University of North Carolina Wilmington offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $7,317 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of North Carolina Wilmington's own MSW with advanced standing.
2 BSW Options at University of North Carolina Wilmington
- FormatOn campusTuition$7,317per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineTuition$7,317per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of North Carolina Wilmington
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work, BSW | Application for admission to the BSW program by posted deadlines; 45 university credit hours; 13 hours of collateral courses (human biology, sociology, psychology, American government); overall GPA of at least 2.5 (transfer students 2.5 cumulative) | Field practicum in the senior year | |
| HS2SW (Human Services to Social Work) online BSW | Transfer: For graduates of North Carolina community college Associate of Applied Science programs in Human Services Technology or Human Services |
From University of North Carolina Wilmington'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 North Carolina Wilmington Compares
University of North Carolina Wilmington's undergraduate tuition and fees, $7,317 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (57th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $22,985. It awarded 81 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 23 in North Carolina and 49th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | North Carolina median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $7,317 | $7,593 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of North Carolina Wilmington beside other schools.
From University of North Carolina Wilmington's BSW to an MSW
University of North Carolina Wilmington runs Master of Social Work (Full-Time, Extended Three-Year and Advanced Standing), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 37 credit hours, One year, May to May. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of North Carolina Wilmington or elsewhere.
University of North Carolina Wilmington MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of North Carolina Wilmington's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of North Carolina Wilmington'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 North Carolina Wilmington awarded 81 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of North Carolina Wilmington's BSW to a North Carolina 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: CSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
North Carolina licenses BSW graduates as the Certified Social Worker (CSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
North Carolina BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of North Carolina Wilmington
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
University of North Carolina Wilmington BSW: Common Questions
Is University of North Carolina Wilmington's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of North Carolina Wilmington'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 North Carolina Wilmington Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. HS2SW (Human Services to Social Work) online BSW is offered online.
How Do You Get Into University of North Carolina Wilmington's Social Work Major?
Social Work, BSW: Application for admission to the BSW program by posted deadlines; 45 university credit hours; 13 hours of collateral courses (human biology, sociology, psychology, American government); overall GPA of at least 2.5 (transfer students 2.5 cumulative).
Can You Transfer Into University of North Carolina Wilmington's BSW?
HS2SW (Human Services to Social Work) online BSW: For graduates of North Carolina community college Associate of Applied Science programs in Human Services Technology or Human Services.
How Much Does University of North Carolina Wilmington's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $7,317 in-state, $22,985 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of North Carolina Wilmington's BSW Require?
Social Work, BSW: Field practicum in the senior year.
Can University of North Carolina Wilmington BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of North Carolina Wilmington runs Master of Social Work (Full-Time, Extended Three-Year and Advanced Standing), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (37 credit hours, One year, May to May). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in North Carolina
- Appalachian State UniversityBoone
- Barton CollegeWilson
- Bennett CollegeGreensboro
- Campbell UniversityBuies Creek
- East Carolina UniversityGreenville
- Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City
- Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville
- Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte
- All social work programs in North CarolinaState guide and BSW license
Sources
- uncw.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
- North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board