Abilene, Texas

Abilene Christian University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Health and Behavioral SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Abilene Christian University Offer?

Abilene Christian University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $39,000.

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2 MSW Options at Abilene Christian University

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Abilene Christian University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Science in Social Work (on campus, Abilene)Starts: Summer, Spring33 credit hours, 11 monthsTwo practicum placements (one 500-hour placement for advanced standing)GRE or MAT may be required if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0$650 per credit hour (2026-27)
Master of Science in Social Work (online)Starts: October 20, 2026 (standard option only), January 12, 202733 hours, 1 year 4 months full time400 hours first-year/standard practicum and 500 hours second-year/advanced standing practicumGRE or MAT may be required if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0$650 per hour with a $210 resource fee per term

From Abilene Christian University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Abilene Christian University Compares

Abilene Christian University's lowest estimated tuition, $39,000 for Master of Science in Social Work (on campus, Abilene), is below the national median of $40,180 (154th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 24 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 14th of 22 in Texas and 253rd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Abilene Christian UniversityTexas medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$39,000$37,922$40,180
Credits606060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

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Is Abilene Christian University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Abilene Christian University's MSW 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 MSW programs

Federal data (IPEDS) show Abilene Christian University awarded 24 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Abilene Christian University's MSW to a Texas License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of supervised professional clinical experience ov…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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Abilene Christian University MSW: Common Questions

Is Abilene Christian University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Abilene Christian University's MSW 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 Abilene Christian University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Science in Social Work (online) is offered online.

Does Abilene Christian University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Science in Social Work (on campus, Abilene): 33 credit hours; 11 months; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited institution; BSW graduates of more than five years eligible only if employed in social services or holding current social work licensure; final BSW practicum evaluation required. Master of Science in Social Work (online): 33 hours; 1 year 4 months full time; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited institution; BSW graduates of more than five years eligible only if employed in social services or holding current social work licensure; final BSW practicum evaluation required.

How Much Does Abilene Christian University's MSW Cost?

Master of Science in Social Work (on campus, Abilene): $650 per credit hour (2026-27) (about $39,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Master of Science in Social Work (online): $650 per hour with a $210 resource fee per term (about $39,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Abilene Christian University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Science in Social Work (on campus, Abilene): GRE or MAT may be required if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0. Master of Science in Social Work (online): GRE or MAT may be required if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0.

How Many Field Hours Does Abilene Christian University's MSW Require?

Master of Science in Social Work (on campus, Abilene): Two practicum placements (one 500-hour placement for advanced standing). Master of Science in Social Work (online): 400 hours first-year/standard practicum and 500 hours second-year/advanced standing practicum.

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Sources

  1. acu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

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 graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs