Madison, Wisconsin
UW-Madison BSW Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
What BSW Options Does UW-Madison Offer?
UW-Madison offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $11,205 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into UW-Madison's own MSW with advanced standing.
The UW-Madison BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$11,205per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at UW-Madison
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Separate BSW application; students must meet the program's eligibility criteria (about 35-45 students in the program) | Year-long social work internship (Field and Integrative Seminar I and II) |
From UW-Madison'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-Madison Compares
UW-Madison's undergraduate tuition and fees, $11,205 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (229th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $40,603. It awarded 60 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 15 in Wisconsin and 97th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| UW-Madison | Wisconsin median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $11,205 | $10,020 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts UW-Madison beside other schools.
From UW-Madison's BSW to an MSW
UW-Madison runs Full-Time Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credits, Typically one year full time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at UW-Madison or elsewhere.
UW-Madison MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is UW-Madison's BSW CSWE Accredited?
UW-Madison'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-Madison awarded 60 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From UW-Madison'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 UW-Madison
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater school profile · Whitewater, WIFormat–Tuition$8,250per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Marian University
Marian University school profile · Fond Du Lac, WIFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$33,000per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Mount Mary University
Mount Mary University school profile · Milwaukee, WIFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$34,390per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) at Alverno College
Alverno College school profile · Milwaukee, WIFormatOn campusTuition$32,794per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus420-hour practicumTuition$40,450per yearAccreditationCSWE
UW-Madison BSW: Common Questions
Is UW-Madison's BSW CSWE Accredited?
UW-Madison'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-Madison Offer an Online BSW?
No. UW-Madison's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into UW-Madison's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Separate BSW application; students must meet the program's eligibility criteria (about 35-45 students in the program).
How Much Does UW-Madison's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $11,205 in-state, $40,603 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does UW-Madison's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Year-long social work internship (Field and Integrative Seminar I and II).
Can UW-Madison BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. UW-Madison runs Full-Time Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credits, Typically one year full time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Wisconsin
- Alverno CollegeMilwaukee
- Carthage CollegeKenosha
- Concordia University-WisconsinMequon
- Herzing UniversityMadison
- Marian UniversityFond Du Lac
- Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee
- University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire
- University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay
- All social work programs in WisconsinState guide and BSW license
Sources
- socwork.wisc.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)