Dayton, Ohio

Wright State University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work, College of Health, Education, and Human ServicesPublic

What BSW Options Does Wright State University Offer?

Wright State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $11,188 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Wright State University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The same BSW is also taught at Lake Campus.

The Wright State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Wright State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Arts in Social WorkComplete Social Work 2700 with a C or better and apply by Feb. 1 preceding the fall term of entry to the majorTransfer: Courses accepted from Sinclair, Edison and Clark State; Ohio Transfer Module and Transfer Assurance Guides apply$6,085 per semester Ohio resident; $11,431 per semester non-Ohio resident (11-18 hours, Wright Guarantee 2026-27)

From Wright State 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 Wright State University Compares

Wright State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $11,188 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (228th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $20,606. It awarded 30 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 10th of 25 in Ohio and 234th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Wright State UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$11,188$20,560$13,212

Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Wright State University beside other schools.

From Wright State University's BSW to an MSW

Wright State University runs Master of Arts in Social Work (M.A.S.W.), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 3 semesters beginning in summer; part time over 2 years. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Wright State University or elsewhere.

Wright State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Wright State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Wright State 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 Wright State University awarded 30 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Wright State University's BSW to a Ohio License

  1. First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
  2. Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
  3. Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
  4. License: LSW (ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Ohio licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for) exam.

Ohio BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Wright State University

Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:

Wright State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Wright State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Wright State 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 Wright State University Offer an Online BSW?

No. Wright State University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into Wright State University's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Complete Social Work 2700 with a C or better and apply by Feb. 1 preceding the fall term of entry to the major.

Can You Transfer Into Wright State University's BSW?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Courses accepted from Sinclair, Edison and Clark State; Ohio Transfer Module and Transfer Assurance Guides apply.

How Much Does Wright State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: $6,085 per semester Ohio resident; $11,431 per semester non-Ohio resident (11-18 hours, Wright Guarantee 2026-27) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $11,188 in-state, $20,606 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

Can Wright State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Wright State University runs Master of Arts in Social Work (M.A.S.W.), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (3 semesters beginning in summer; part time over 2 years). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Ohio

Sources

  1. health-education-human-services.wright.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
  4. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs