La Crosse, Wisconsin
Viterbo University BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does Viterbo University Offer?
Viterbo University offers 2 BSW options, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $32,350 a year (2023-24).
2 BSW Options at Viterbo University
- FormatOn campusTuition$32,350per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- Format–Tuition$32,350per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Viterbo University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work (BA or BS) | Formal application to the professional phase by Feb. 1 of the sophomore year; professional courses begin each fall of the junior year | ||
| Social Work Completion | Bachelor completion core with admission requirements in English composition and oral communication |
From Viterbo University'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 Viterbo University Compares
Viterbo University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $32,350 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (397th lowest of 565). It awarded 11 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 15th of 15 in Wisconsin and 407th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Viterbo University | Wisconsin median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $32,350 | $10,020 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Viterbo University beside other schools.
Is Viterbo University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Viterbo University'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 Viterbo University awarded 11 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Viterbo University'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 Viterbo University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
- FormatOn campus, HybridTuition$4,766per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$50,320per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire school profile · Eau Claire, WIFormatOn campusTuition$9,277per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus440-hour practicumTuition$42,640per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus420-hour practicumTuition$40,450per yearAccreditationCSWE
Viterbo University BSW: Common Questions
Is Viterbo University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Viterbo University'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 Viterbo University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Viterbo University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Viterbo University's Social Work Major?
Social Work (BA or BS): Formal application to the professional phase by Feb. 1 of the sophomore year; professional courses begin each fall of the junior year. Social Work Completion: Bachelor completion core with admission requirements in English composition and oral communication.
How Much Does Viterbo University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $32,350. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
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
- viterbo.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)