Morgantown, West Virginia
West Virginia University BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does West Virginia University Offer?
West Virginia University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,648 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into West Virginia University's own MSW with advanced standing.
2 BSW Options at West Virginia University
On Campus Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at West Virginia University
West Virginia University school profile · MorgantownFormatOn campusTuition$9,648per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEOnline Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at West Virginia University
West Virginia University school profile · MorgantownFormatOnlineTuition$9,648per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at West Virginia University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Apply to WVU and declare social work; internal transfers with more than 58 credits follow a separate major-status processTransfer: BSW 2+2 transfer programs; transfer students apply the semester before matriculating | ||
| Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Separate WVU Online application; online and on-campus applications are not interchangeableTransfer: Designed for transfer students who cannot attend classes in Morgantown | Online students pay in-state tuition regardless of state residency |
From West Virginia 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 Virginia University Compares
West Virginia University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,648 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (163rd lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $27,360. It awarded 37 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 7 in West Virginia and 197th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| West Virginia University | West Virginia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $9,648 | $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 Virginia University beside other schools.
From West Virginia University's BSW to an MSW
West Virginia University runs Master of Social Work (on campus and online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 36 credit hours, 12 months full time or 2 years part time (on campus or online). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at West Virginia University or elsewhere.
West Virginia University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is West Virginia University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
West Virginia 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 Virginia University awarded 37 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From West Virginia 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 Virginia University
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
West Virginia University BSW: Common Questions
Is West Virginia University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
West Virginia 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 Virginia University Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is offered online.
How Do You Get Into West Virginia University's Social Work Major?
On Campus Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Apply to WVU and declare social work; internal transfers with more than 58 credits follow a separate major-status process. Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Separate WVU Online application; online and on-campus applications are not interchangeable.
Can You Transfer Into West Virginia University's BSW?
On Campus Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): BSW 2+2 transfer programs; transfer students apply the semester before matriculating. Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Designed for transfer students who cannot attend classes in Morgantown.
How Much Does West Virginia University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,648 in-state, $27,360 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can West Virginia University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. West Virginia University runs Master of Social Work (on campus and online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (36 credit hours, 12 months full time or 2 years part time (on campus or online)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.