Saint Paul, Minnesota

University of St Thomas BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, Morrison Family College of HealthPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does University of St Thomas Offer?

University of St Thomas offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $52,284 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of St Thomas's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The University of St Thomas BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of St Thomas

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW)Admission to the major in the spring of the junior year after initial social work coursesMore than 450 hours of field education in two placements (junior and senior years)$28,428 per term undergraduate banded rate, 12-18 credits (2026-27)

From University of St Thomas'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 St Thomas Compares

University of St Thomas's undergraduate tuition and fees, $52,284 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (548th lowest of 565). It awarded 22 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 12th of 17 in Minnesota and 280th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of St ThomasMinnesota medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$52,284$14,318$13,212

Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of St Thomas beside other schools.

From University of St Thomas's BSW to an MSW

University of St Thomas runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: One year full time (blended hybrid, summer start) or two years part time (in person, fall start). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of St Thomas or elsewhere.

University of St Thomas MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is University of St Thomas's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of St Thomas'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 St Thomas awarded 22 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From University of St Thomas's BSW to a Minnesota License

  1. First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
  2. Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
  3. Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
  4. License: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Minnesota licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

Minnesota BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of St Thomas

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University of St Thomas BSW: Common Questions

Is University of St Thomas's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of St Thomas'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 St Thomas Offer an Online BSW?

No. University of St Thomas's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into University of St Thomas's Social Work Major?

Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW): Admission to the major in the spring of the junior year after initial social work courses.

How Much Does University of St Thomas's BSW Cost?

Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW): $28,428 per term undergraduate banded rate, 12-18 credits (2026-27) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $52,284. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of St Thomas's BSW Require?

Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW): More than 450 hours of field education in two placements (junior and senior years).

Can University of St Thomas BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. University of St Thomas runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (One year full time (blended hybrid, summer start) or two years part time (in person, fall start)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. stthomas.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
  4. Minnesota Board of Social Work

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs