Portland, Oregon
University of Portland BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Portland Offer?
University of Portland offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $54,900 a year (2023-24).
The University of Portland BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$54,900per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Portland
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work, BA |
From University of Portland'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 Portland Compares
University of Portland's undergraduate tuition and fees, $54,900 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (554th lowest of 565). It awarded 7 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 5 in Oregon and 464th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Portland | Oregon median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $54,900 | $40,940 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Portland beside other schools.
Is University of Portland's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Portland'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 Portland awarded 7 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Portland's BSW to a Oregon 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: RBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Oregon licenses BSW graduates as the Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Oregon BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Portland
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Social Work (BA or BS) at Portland State University
Portland State University school profile · Portland, ORFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$11,238per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Warner Pacific University
Warner Pacific University school profile · Portland, ORFormatOn campusTuition$21,010per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Pacific University
Pacific University school profile · Forest Grove, ORFormatOn campusTuition$54,466per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at George Fox University
George Fox University school profile · Newberg, ORFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$40,940per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Saint Martin's University
Saint Martin's University school profile · Lacey, WAFormatOn campus600-hour practicumTuition$44,210per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
University of Portland BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Portland's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Portland'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 Portland Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Portland's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does University of Portland's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $54,900. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.