Tacoma, Washington
UW Tacoma BSW Program
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
What BSW Options Does UW Tacoma Offer?
UW Tacoma offers a BSW, offered hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,817 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into UW Tacoma's own MSW with advanced standing.
CSWE accredits UW Tacoma's BASW as an option of the University of Washington's accredited program.
The UW Tacoma BSW
- FormatHybridTuition$12,817per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at UW Tacoma
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW)58 credits in the major | Program application with published prerequisites and deadlines | Yearlong internship in the senior year |
From UW Tacoma'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 UW Tacoma Compares
UW Tacoma's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,817 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (274th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $42,171. It awarded 47 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 8 in Washington and 152nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| UW Tacoma | Washington median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $12,817 | $19,920 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts UW Tacoma beside other schools.
From UW Tacoma's BSW to an MSW
UW Tacoma runs Master of Social Work (3-year program), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Begins in winter quarter with bridge coursework, then joins the 3-year cohort's advanced curriculum in spring. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at UW Tacoma or elsewhere.
UW Tacoma MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is UW Tacoma's BSW CSWE Accredited?
UW Tacoma'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 UW Tacoma awarded 47 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From UW Tacoma's BSW to a Washington 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
- 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 UW Tacoma
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University school profile · Tacoma, WAFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$50,964per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Saint Martin's University
Saint Martin's University school profile · Lacey, WAFormatOn campus600-hour practicumTuition$44,210per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$54,285per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) at University of Washington
University of Washington school profile · Seattle, WAFormatOn campus480-hour practicumTuition$12,643per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work, B.S.W. at Heritage University
Heritage University school profile · Toppenish, WAFormatOn campusTuition$21,552per year · with feesAccreditationCSWE
UW Tacoma BSW: Common Questions
Is UW Tacoma's BSW CSWE Accredited?
UW Tacoma'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 UW Tacoma Offer an Online BSW?
No. UW Tacoma's BSW is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into UW Tacoma's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW): Program application with published prerequisites and deadlines.
How Much Does UW Tacoma's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,817 in-state, $42,171 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does UW Tacoma's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW): Yearlong internship in the senior year.
Can UW Tacoma BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. UW Tacoma runs Master of Social Work (3-year program), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Begins in winter quarter with bridge coursework, then joins the 3-year cohort's advanced curriculum in spring). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Washington
- Eastern Washington UniversityCheney
- Heritage UniversityToppenish
- Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma
- Saint Martin's UniversityLacey
- Seattle UniversitySeattle
- University of WashingtonSeattle
- Walla Walla UniversityCollege Place
- Whatcom Community CollegeBellingham
- All social work programs in WashingtonState guide and BSW license
Sources
- tacoma.uw.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
- Washington State Department of Health - Social Worker and Social Worker Associate credentials