Winthrop University · Rock Hill, South Carolina
Bachelor of Social Work
What Should You Know About Bachelor of Social Work at Winthrop University?
Bachelor of Social Work is a BSW program at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offered on campus. Published tuition: $371 per credit (resident rate). Winthrop University's BSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | BSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Transfer pathways | Suggested plans of study for transfer students |
| Tuition | $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) |
| MSW route | Winthrop's MSW includes a Full-Time Advanced Standing option |
From winthrop.edu, reviewed October 1, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Winthrop University's federal tuition and fees, $15,956 a year in-state (2023-24), compare with a median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW.
After This BSW: Licensing in South Carolina
- 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). South Carolina BSW license from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
BSW Programs at Nearby Schools
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Livingstone College school profile · Salisbury, NCFormatOn campusTuition$18,296per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$24,734per yearAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work: Common Questions
How Much Does Bachelor of Social Work at Winthrop University Cost?
$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 lower most students' price; confirm current rates with Winthrop University.
Can You Transfer Into Bachelor of Social Work?
Suggested plans of study for transfer students.
Can Graduates of Bachelor of Social Work Go on to an MSW?
Winthrop's MSW includes a Full-Time Advanced Standing option. Winthrop University's own Master of Social Work, Full-Time Traditional and Advanced Standing (on campus) admits BSW graduates with advanced standing. Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
Is Bachelor of Social Work CSWE Accredited?
Winthrop University's BSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.