Rio Grande, Ohio
University of Rio Grande BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Rio Grande Offer?
University of Rio Grande offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $20,560 a year (2023-24).
The University of Rio Grande BSW
Bachelor of Social Work at University of Rio Grande
University of Rio Grande school profile · Rio GrandeFormatOn campusTuition$6,480per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Rio Grande
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work120 credits | Minimum grade of C in all identified coursework to progress and graduateTransfer: Rio's Associate in Social Services is preprofessional preparation; associate graduates are not guaranteed admission to the baccalaureate Social Work Program | Ohio residents: $6,480 per year at the 100-200 level and $20,000 per year at the 300-400 level; in-district (Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton): $5,580 at the 100-200 level; $20,000 per year at the 300-400 level for all students (based on 30 credit hours) |
From University of Rio Grande'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 Rio Grande Compares
University of Rio Grande's undergraduate tuition and fees, $20,560 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (347th lowest of 565). It awarded 4 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 23rd of 25 in Ohio and 510th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Rio Grande | Ohio median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $20,560 | $20,560 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Rio Grande beside other schools.
Is University of Rio Grande's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Rio Grande'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 Rio Grande awarded 4 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Rio Grande's BSW to a Ohio 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 ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Ohio licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for) exam.
Ohio BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Rio Grande
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Marshall University
Marshall University school profile · Huntington, WVFormatOn campusTuition$8,942per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$7,401per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) at West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University school profile · Institute, WVFormatOn campusTuition$9,049per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work, BSW at Morehead State University
Morehead State University school profile · Morehead, KYFormatOn campusTuition$5,201per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$45,100per yearAccreditationCSWE
University of Rio Grande BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Rio Grande's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Rio Grande'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 Rio Grande Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Rio Grande's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of Rio Grande's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Minimum grade of C in all identified coursework to progress and graduate.
Can You Transfer Into University of Rio Grande's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work: Rio's Associate in Social Services is preprofessional preparation; associate graduates are not guaranteed admission to the baccalaureate Social Work Program.
How Much Does University of Rio Grande's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: Ohio residents: $6,480 per year at the 100-200 level and $20,000 per year at the 300-400 level; in-district (Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton): $5,580 at the 100-200 level; $20,000 per year at the 300-400 level for all students (based on 30 credit hours) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $20,560. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
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- Central State UniversityWilberforce
- Cleveland State UniversityCleveland
- Defiance CollegeDefiance
- All social work programs in OhioState guide and BSW license
Sources
- rio.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
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)