Burlington, Vermont

University of Vermont BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Education and Social ServicesPublic

What BSW Options Does University of Vermont Offer?

University of Vermont offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $18,890 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Vermont's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The University of Vermont BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Vermont

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work120 creditsAdmission through standard UVM undergraduate admissions; social work courses taken as a cohort in the junior and senior yearsTransfer: CCV to UVM 2+2 Pathway: qualified Community College of Vermont students transfer with junior status into the BSWSenior-year practicum of 15-20 hours per week over two semesters (450 total hours)$8,469 per semester for Vermont residents; $23,327.50 per semester for out-of-state students (12-19 credits, tuition only)

From University of Vermont'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 Vermont Compares

University of Vermont's undergraduate tuition and fees, $18,890 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (338th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $43,890. It awarded 27 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 3 in Vermont and 245th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of VermontVermont medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$18,890$18,890$13,212

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

From University of Vermont's BSW to an MSW

University of Vermont runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 39 credits, 3 semesters (full calendar year, starting in summer). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Vermont or elsewhere.

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

Is University of Vermont's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Vermont'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 Vermont awarded 27 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From University of Vermont's BSW to a Vermont 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. MSW to be licensed hereVermont licenses social workers from the master's level

Vermont licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Vermont

Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:

University of Vermont BSW: Common Questions

Is University of Vermont's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Vermont'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 Vermont Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Social Work: Admission through standard UVM undergraduate admissions; social work courses taken as a cohort in the junior and senior years.

Can You Transfer Into University of Vermont's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work: CCV to UVM 2+2 Pathway: qualified Community College of Vermont students transfer with junior status into the BSW.

How Much Does University of Vermont's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: $8,469 per semester for Vermont residents; $23,327.50 per semester for out-of-state students (12-19 credits, tuition only) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $18,890 in-state, $43,890 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Social Work: Senior-year practicum of 15-20 hours per week over two semesters (450 total hours).

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

Yes. University of Vermont runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (39 credits, 3 semesters (full calendar year, starting in summer)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Vermont

Sources

  1. uvm.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. Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) - Social Workers (advisor model)

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