Laramie, Wyoming
University of Wyoming BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Wyoming Offer?
University of Wyoming offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $6,938 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Wyoming's own MSW with advanced standing.
The same BSW is also taught at UW-Casper.
The University of Wyoming BSW
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming school profile · LaramieFormatOn campusTuition$6,938per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Wyoming
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)120 credits | Students are tracking majors until admitted to the professional program; prerequisites with C or higher: statistics, PSYC 1000, ECON 1010, POLS 1000, SOC 1000, SOWK 2000 and human biologyTransfer: Students can start at Casper College through its associate degree in social work | Supervised field practicum in the senior year |
From University of Wyoming'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 Wyoming Compares
University of Wyoming's undergraduate tuition and fees, $6,938 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (50th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $22,718. It awarded 31 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 1 in Wyoming and 232nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Wyoming | Wyoming median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $6,938 | $6,938 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Wyoming beside other schools.
From University of Wyoming's BSW to an MSW
University of Wyoming runs Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), full-time hybrid program (Laramie), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 1 year. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Wyoming or elsewhere.
University of Wyoming MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Wyoming's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Wyoming'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 Wyoming awarded 31 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Wyoming's BSW to a Wyoming 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: CSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Wyoming licenses BSW graduates as the Certified Social Worker (CSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Wyoming BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Wyoming
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Colorado State University-Fort Collins school profile · Fort Collins, COFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$12,896per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline, Hybrid, On campus400-hour practicumTuition$10,780per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (Comprehensive Major) at Chadron State College
Chadron State College school profile · Chadron, NEFormatOn campusTuition$3,029per termAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Colorado Springs school profile · Colorado Springs, COFormatOn campus, Online, HybridTuition$9,712per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo school profile · Pueblo, COFormatOn campus448-hour practicumTuition$432per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
University of Wyoming BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Wyoming's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Wyoming'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 Wyoming Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Wyoming's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of Wyoming's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.): Students are tracking majors until admitted to the professional program; prerequisites with C or higher: statistics, PSYC 1000, ECON 1010, POLS 1000, SOC 1000, SOWK 2000 and human biology.
Can You Transfer Into University of Wyoming's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.): Students can start at Casper College through its associate degree in social work.
How Much Does University of Wyoming's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $6,938 in-state, $22,718 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Wyoming's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.): Supervised field practicum in the senior year.
Can University of Wyoming BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Wyoming runs Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), full-time hybrid program (Laramie), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (1 year). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.