Rock Hill, South Carolina
Winthrop University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Winthrop University Offer?
Winthrop University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $15,956 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Winthrop University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Winthrop University BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$371per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Winthrop University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work | Transfer: Suggested plans of study for transfer students | $371 per credit hour in-state; $839 per credit hour out-of-state (campus-based tuition, before technology, activity and Eagle Books fees) |
From Winthrop 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 Winthrop University Compares
Winthrop University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $15,956 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (320th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $30,286. It awarded 32 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 5 in South Carolina and 222nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Winthrop University | South Carolina median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $15,956 | $15,956 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Winthrop University beside other schools.
From Winthrop University's BSW to an MSW
Winthrop University runs Master of Social Work, Full-Time Traditional and Advanced Standing (on campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 39 credits, 12 months (May to May). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Winthrop University or elsewhere.
Winthrop University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Winthrop University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Winthrop 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 Winthrop University awarded 32 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Winthrop University's BSW to a South Carolina 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: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
South Carolina licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
South Carolina BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Winthrop University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Johnson C Smith University
Johnson C Smith University school profile · Charlotte, NCFormatOn campus, Online, HybridTuition$20,480per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte school profile · Charlotte, NCFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$7,214per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Livingstone College
Livingstone College school profile · Salisbury, NCFormatOn campusTuition$18,296per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$24,734per yearAccreditationCSWE
- Format–400-hour practicumTuition$16,343per yearAccreditationCSWE
Winthrop University BSW: Common Questions
Is Winthrop University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Winthrop 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 Winthrop University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Winthrop University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Can You Transfer Into Winthrop University's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work: Suggested plans of study for transfer students.
How Much Does Winthrop University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: $371 per credit hour in-state; $839 per credit hour out-of-state (campus-based tuition, before technology, activity and Eagle Books fees) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $15,956 in-state, $30,286 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can Winthrop University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Winthrop University runs Master of Social Work, Full-Time Traditional and Advanced Standing (on campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (39 credits, 12 months (May to May)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in South Carolina
Sources
- winthrop.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
- South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)