Vermillion, South Dakota
University of South Dakota BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of South Dakota Offer?
University of South Dakota offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,432 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of South Dakota's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University of South Dakota BSW
Social Work (B.S.) at University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota school profile · VermillionFormatOn campusTuition$9,432per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of South Dakota
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work (B.S.) | Application through the Centralized Application Service for Social Work (SocialWorkCAS)Transfer: No academic credit for life experience or previous work experience, including field practicum |
From University of South Dakota'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 Dakota Compares
University of South Dakota's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,432 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (152nd lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $12,942.
| University of South Dakota | South Dakota median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $9,432 | $9,432 | $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 Dakota beside other schools.
From University of South Dakota's BSW to an MSW
University of South Dakota runs Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 36 credit hours. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of South Dakota or elsewhere.
University of South Dakota MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of South Dakota's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of South Dakota'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
From University of South Dakota's BSW to a South Dakota 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: SWA (ASWB (board-prescribed exam; level not named in the rule))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
South Dakota licenses BSW graduates as the Social Work Associate (SWA) after the ASWB (board-prescribed exam; level not named in the rule) exam.
South Dakota BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of South Dakota
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work at Briar Cliff University
Briar Cliff University school profile · Sioux City, IAFormatOn campus, Online450-hour practicumTuition$19,455per termAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Dordt University
Dordt University school profile · Sioux Center, IAFormatOn campus440-hour practicumTuition$38,400per yearAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$39,000per yearAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Augustana University
Augustana University school profile · Sioux Falls, SDFormatOn campusTuition$39,190per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work B.A. at University of Sioux Falls
University of Sioux Falls school profile · Sioux Falls, SDFormatOn campusTuition$20,740per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
University of South Dakota BSW: Common Questions
Is University of South Dakota's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of South Dakota'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 Dakota Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of South Dakota's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of South Dakota's Social Work Major?
Social Work (B.S.): Application through the Centralized Application Service for Social Work (SocialWorkCAS).
Can You Transfer Into University of South Dakota's BSW?
Social Work (B.S.): No academic credit for life experience or previous work experience, including field practicum.
How Much Does University of South Dakota's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,432 in-state, $12,942 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can University of South Dakota BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of South Dakota runs Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (36 credit hours). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in South Dakota
Sources
- usd.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 Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (Department of Social Services)