Salt Lake City, Utah
University of Utah BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does University of Utah Offer?
University of Utah offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,315 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Utah's own MSW with advanced standing.
2 BSW Options at University of Utah
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Utah
University of Utah school profile · Salt Lake CityFormatOn campusTuition$5,642per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWEOnline Bachelor of Social Work (UOnline) at University of Utah
University of Utah school profile · Salt Lake CityFormatOnlineTuition$556per creditAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Utah
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)120 credits | Separate BSW program application; 2.75 cumulative GPA; at least 30 college-level credits completed or in progress; quantitative literacy and writing requirements | 400-hour field practicum within the 65-credit core | 2026-27 upper-division (60+ hours) resident tuition and fees: $5,642.19 per semester at 15 credit hours (rates vary by credit load) |
| Online Bachelor of Social Work (UOnline)48 credits in the major | University of Utah application plus BSW program application; prerequisite courses including POLS 1100 and PSY 1010Transfer: Transfer credit evaluated under university policy; BSW Program Director reviews course equivalency case by case | $556.36 per credit (UOnline rate) |
From University of Utah'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 Utah Compares
University of Utah's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,315 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (148th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $29,837. It awarded 114 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 4 in Utah and 23rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Utah | Utah median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $9,315 | $6,770 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Utah beside other schools.
From University of Utah's BSW to an MSW
University of Utah runs Master of Social Work (in person, Salt Lake City), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 45 credit hours, 3 semesters, beginning in summer. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Utah or elsewhere.
University of Utah MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Utah's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Utah'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 Utah awarded 114 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Utah's BSW to a Utah 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: Social Service Worker (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Utah licenses BSW graduates as the Social Service Worker after the none exam.
Utah BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Utah
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
University of Utah BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Utah's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Utah'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 Utah Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Online Bachelor of Social Work (UOnline) is offered online.
How Do You Get Into University of Utah's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Separate BSW program application; 2.75 cumulative GPA; at least 30 college-level credits completed or in progress; quantitative literacy and writing requirements. Online Bachelor of Social Work (UOnline): University of Utah application plus BSW program application; prerequisite courses including POLS 1100 and PSY 1010.
Can You Transfer Into University of Utah's BSW?
Online Bachelor of Social Work (UOnline): Transfer credit evaluated under university policy; BSW Program Director reviews course equivalency case by case.
How Much Does University of Utah's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 2026-27 upper-division (60+ hours) resident tuition and fees: $5,642.19 per semester at 15 credit hours (rates vary by credit load) (2026-27). Online Bachelor of Social Work (UOnline): $556.36 per credit (UOnline rate) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,315 in-state, $29,837 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Utah's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 400-hour field practicum within the 65-credit core.
Can University of Utah BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Utah runs Master of Social Work (in person, Salt Lake City), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (45 credit hours, 3 semesters, beginning in summer). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Utah
Sources
- socialwork.utah.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
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Behavioral Health Board - Social Work