West Liberty, West Virginia
West Liberty University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does West Liberty University Offer?
West Liberty University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,732 a year in-state (2023-24).
The West Liberty University BSW
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at West Liberty University
West Liberty University school profile · West LibertyFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$8,732per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at West Liberty University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Minimum of 400 clock hours in the field setting |
From West Liberty 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 West Liberty University Compares
West Liberty University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,732 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (122nd lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $17,116. It awarded 6 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 7th of 7 in West Virginia and 488th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| West Liberty University | West Virginia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $8,732 | $9,049 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts West Liberty University beside other schools.
Is West Liberty University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
West Liberty 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 West Liberty University awarded 6 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From West Liberty University's BSW to a West Virginia 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: Provisional License to Practice as a Social Worker (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
West Virginia licenses BSW graduates as the Provisional License to Practice as a Social Worker after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
West Virginia BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With West Liberty University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
- FormatOn campus550-hour practicumTuition$34,816per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franciscan University of Steubenville school profile · Steubenville, OHFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$35,000per yearAccreditationCSWESocial Work, Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) at Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest)
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) school profile · California, PAFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$4,169per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineTuition$34,502per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh school profile · Pittsburgh, PAFormatOn campusTuition$21,524per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
West Liberty University BSW: Common Questions
Is West Liberty University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
West Liberty 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 West Liberty University Offer an Online BSW?
No. West Liberty University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does West Liberty University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,732 in-state, $17,116 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does West Liberty University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Minimum of 400 clock hours in the field setting.