Seattle, Washington

University of Washington BSW Program

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social WorkPublic

What BSW Options Does University of Washington Offer?

University of Washington offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,643 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Washington's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The University of Washington BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Washington

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW)Separate application to the major, usually in April of the sophomore year, after prerequisites (Fall 2026 application closed April 15, 2026)Transfer: Washington community college transfer equivalency guide; human services credits often do not transfer480 hours of supervised field experience (two full days a week at a practicum site in the senior year)

From University of Washington'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 Washington Compares

University of Washington's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,643 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (268th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $41,997. It awarded 51 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 8 in Washington and 133rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of WashingtonWashington medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$12,643$19,920$13,212

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

From University of Washington's BSW to an MSW

University of Washington runs Master of Social Work - Full-Time Two-Year Program and Advanced Standing Program (Seattle campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 11 months (3 quarters plus Summer Bridge), full time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Washington or elsewhere.

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

Is University of Washington's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Washington'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 Washington awarded 51 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From University of Washington's BSW to a Washington 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 hereWashington licenses social workers from the master's level

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Washington

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

University of Washington BSW: Common Questions

Is University of Washington's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Washington'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 Washington Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW): Separate application to the major, usually in April of the sophomore year, after prerequisites (Fall 2026 application closed April 15, 2026).

Can You Transfer Into University of Washington's BSW?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW): Washington community college transfer equivalency guide; human services credits often do not transfer.

How Much Does University of Washington's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,643 in-state, $41,997 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW): 480 hours of supervised field experience (two full days a week at a practicum site in the senior year).

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

Yes. University of Washington runs Master of Social Work - Full-Time Two-Year Program and Advanced Standing Program (Seattle campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (11 months (3 quarters plus Summer Bridge), full time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Washington

Sources

  1. socialwork.uw.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. Washington State Department of Health - Social Worker and Social Worker Associate credentials

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