Toledo, Ohio
University of Toledo BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Toledo Offer?
University of Toledo offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,377 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Toledo's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University of Toledo BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$6,450per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Toledo
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work | 448-hour field placement | $6,450.36 in-state; $11,130.36 out-of-state (tuition and general fee, full-time 12-18 credit hours, 2026 cohort tuition guarantee) |
From University of Toledo'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 Toledo Compares
University of Toledo's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,377 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (259th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $21,737. It awarded 55 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 7th of 25 in Ohio and 109th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Toledo | Ohio median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $12,377 | $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 Toledo beside other schools.
From University of Toledo's BSW to an MSW
University of Toledo runs Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 33 credits, One full year full time; longer part time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Toledo or elsewhere.
University of Toledo MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Toledo's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Toledo'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 Toledo awarded 55 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Toledo'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 Toledo
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University school profile · Bowling Green, OHFormatOn campusTuition$7,386per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$40,556per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University school profile · Ypsilanti, MIFormatOn campusTuition$8,550per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work at the University of Findlay
The University of Findlay school profile · Findlay, OHFormatOn campus480-hour practicumTuition$40,698per yearAccreditationCSWE- Format–Tuition$38,778per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
University of Toledo BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Toledo's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Toledo'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 Toledo Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Toledo's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does University of Toledo's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: $6,450.36 in-state; $11,130.36 out-of-state (tuition and general fee, full-time 12-18 credit hours, 2026 cohort tuition guarantee) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,377 in-state, $21,737 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Toledo's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: 448-hour field placement.
Can University of Toledo BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Toledo runs Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (33 credits, One full year full time; longer part time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Ohio
- Ashland UniversityAshland
- Bluffton UniversityBluffton
- Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green
- Capital UniversityColumbus
- Cedarville UniversityCedarville
- Central State UniversityWilberforce
- Cleveland State UniversityCleveland
- Defiance CollegeDefiance
- All social work programs in OhioState guide and BSW license
Sources
- utoledo.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)