Columbia, South Carolina
University of South Carolina-Columbia BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of South Carolina-Columbia Offer?
University of South Carolina-Columbia offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,688 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of South Carolina-Columbia's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University of South Carolina-Columbia BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$6,144per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of South Carolina-Columbia
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work120 credits | Apply online in the spring of the sophomore year for the major sequence beginning with SOWK 311 in the fall of the junior year; 54 or more degree-applicable credits, institutional GPA of 2.50 or higher (conditional admission at 2.4), and C or higher in ENGL 101 and 102 | Practicum I and II: Field Education (SOWK 481, 482) with a practicum seminar in the senior year | $6,144 per semester resident; $19,050 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition and required fees, Columbia) |
From University of South Carolina-Columbia'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 South Carolina-Columbia Compares
University of South Carolina-Columbia's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,688 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (270th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $34,934. It awarded 40 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 5 in South Carolina and 180th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | South Carolina median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $12,688 | $15,956 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of South Carolina-Columbia beside other schools.
From University of South Carolina-Columbia's BSW to an MSW
University of South Carolina-Columbia runs Master of Social Work, in-person (full time in Columbia; extended time in Columbia, Charleston or Greenville), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 11 months full time; two years extended time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of South Carolina-Columbia or elsewhere.
University of South Carolina-Columbia MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of South Carolina-Columbia's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of South Carolina-Columbia'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 South Carolina-Columbia awarded 40 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of South Carolina-Columbia's BSW to a South 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: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
South Carolina licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
South Carolina BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of South Carolina-Columbia
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
- Format–400-hour practicumTuition$16,343per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$24,734per yearAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at South Carolina State University
South Carolina State University school profile · Orangeburg, SCFormatOn campusTuition$11,060per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$371per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$8,122per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
University of South Carolina-Columbia BSW: Common Questions
Is University of South Carolina-Columbia's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of South Carolina-Columbia'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 South Carolina-Columbia Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of South Carolina-Columbia's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of South Carolina-Columbia's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Apply online in the spring of the sophomore year for the major sequence beginning with SOWK 311 in the fall of the junior year; 54 or more degree-applicable credits, institutional GPA of 2.50 or higher (conditional admission at 2.4), and C or higher in ENGL 101 and 102.
How Much Does University of South Carolina-Columbia's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: $6,144 per semester resident; $19,050 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition and required fees, Columbia) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,688 in-state, $34,934 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of South Carolina-Columbia's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: Practicum I and II: Field Education (SOWK 481, 482) with a practicum seminar in the senior year.
Can University of South Carolina-Columbia BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of South Carolina-Columbia runs Master of Social Work, in-person (full time in Columbia; extended time in Columbia, Charleston or Greenville), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (11 months full time; two years extended time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in South Carolina
Sources
- sc.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
- South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)