Indianapolis, IN · Verified October 2026
BSW Programs Near Indianapolis, Indiana
Where Can You Earn a Social Work Degree Near Indianapolis?
5 schools offer a campus or hybrid BSW within 50 miles of Indianapolis, the closest being Indiana University (1 miles), Marian University (4 miles) and University of Indianapolis (5 miles). Indiana licenses BSW graduates as the Bachelor's Degree Social Worker. Online BSW programs from schools elsewhere are open to Indiana residents too.
- schools within 50 miles
- 5
- closest: Indiana University
- 1 mi
- transfer or completion options
- 2
- with their own advanced standing MSW
- 3
- median tuition and fees nearby, 2023-24
- $35,640
Campus and Hybrid BSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Indianapolis
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Tuition and fees, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University: Bachelor of Social WorkBachelor of Social Work · Indianapolis, IN | 1 mi | On campus | CSWE | $10,449 |
| Marian University: Bachelor of Science in Social WorkBachelor of Science in Social Work · Indianapolis, IN | 4 mi | On campus | CSWE | $39,100 |
| University of Indianapolis: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Indianapolis, IN | 5 mi | On campus | CSWE | $36,136 |
| Anderson University: Social Work (Bachelor of Arts)Social Work (Bachelor of Arts) · Anderson, IN | 34 mi | On campus | CSWE | $35,640 |
| Ball State University: Bachelor of Social Work (on campus)Bachelor of Social Work (on campus) · Muncie, IN | 49 mi | On campus | CSWE | $10,758 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Indianapolis (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each school's main campus (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS); some programs meet at other sites. Tuition and fees are the federal figures for a full-time undergraduate year, 2023-24, in-state at public universities (NCES College Navigator).
Transfer, Cost and MSW Routes Near Indianapolis
Starting at a community college or bringing credits? 2 programs within 50 miles name a transfer pathway or runs a degree-completion option: University of Indianapolis's transfer pathway (5 mi) and Ball State University's transfer pathway (49 mi).
The lowest in-state tuition and fees nearby are at Indiana University, $10,449 a year (2023-24), followed by Ball State University at $10,758.
Planning on an MSW? Indiana University, University of Indianapolis and Ball State University also run MSWs that admit BSW graduates with advanced standing, usually about a year instead of two. How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works.
Online BSW Options for Indianapolis Residents
| Lowest published per-credit rates, same for every state | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro: Bachillerato en Artes con Concentración en Trabajo Social (BATS)Bachillerato en Artes con Concentración en Trabajo Social (BATS) · Puerto Rico | $207 |
| University of the Cumberlands: Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), OnlineBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online · Kentucky | $220 |
| Avila University: Bachelor of Social Work OnlineBachelor of Social Work Online · Missouri | $300 |
Online programs still place you in a supervised field practicum, so confirm the school can arrange one near Indianapolis. Compare all of them on the online BSW programs and most affordable online BSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Indiana
- 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: Bachelor's Degree Social WorkerOr an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Indiana BSW license from its board · Every BSW program in Indiana
BSW Programs Near Other Indiana Cities
- BSW programs near Columbus41 mi away · 3 within 50 mi
- BSW programs near Wabash73 mi away · 8 within 50 mi
Sources
- Official program pages of each school listed, reviewed October 2026
- CSWE directory of accredited programs
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 Gazetteer places file
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: institutional characteristics and 2023-24 tuition and fees