Eau Claire, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Offer?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,277 a year in-state (2023-24).
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire BSW
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire school profile · Eau ClaireFormatOn campusTuition$9,277per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Separate BSW application (requirements on the department's BSW Application Requirements page) | Culminating internship at an approved site |
From University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire'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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire Compares
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,277 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (146th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $18,516. It awarded 60 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 15 in Wisconsin and 96th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Wisconsin median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $9,277 | $10,020 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire beside other schools.
Is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire'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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 60 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's BSW to a Wisconsin 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: SW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Wisconsin licenses BSW graduates as the Social Worker (SW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Wisconsin BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
- FormatOn campus, HybridTuition$4,766per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
University of Wisconsin-River Falls school profile · River Falls, WIFormatOn campusTuition$8,606per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$32,350per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Metropolitan State University
Metropolitan State University school profile · Saint Paul, MNFormatOn campusTuition$322per creditAccreditationCSWESocial Work (BA/BS) at St Catherine University
St Catherine University school profile · Saint Paul, MNFormatOn campusTuition$53,888per yearAccreditationCSWE
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire'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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Separate BSW application (requirements on the department's BSW Application Requirements page).
How Much Does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,277 in-state, $18,516 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Culminating internship at an approved site.
More BSW Programs in Wisconsin
Sources
- uwec.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
- Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board - Social Work Section (Department of Safety and Professional Services)