Aurora, Illinois
Aurora University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Aurora University Offer?
Aurora University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 semester hours). Estimated tuition starts at $39,000.
2 MSW Options at Aurora University
Master of Social Work (on Campus; Traditional or Advanced Standing) at Aurora University
Aurora University · AuroraFormatOn campus450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$39,000$650/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (MSW) and Online MSW - Advanced Standing at Aurora University
Aurora University · AuroraFormatOnline450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$39,000$650/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Aurora University's pages: Addictions, Child Welfare, School Social Work, Forensics, Generalist, Gerontology, Health Care, Leadership Administration, Military and Veteran Social Work and Trauma-Informed Practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Aurora University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (on campus; traditional or advanced standing)Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer | 30 semester hours, One-year and two-year options | Generalist internship of at least 450 hours (500 in the addictions track) plus a specialist internship of at least 600 hours; advanced standing requires one internship of at least 600 hours | $650 per credit hour (Master of Social Work, 2026-2027 graduate tuition; same rate at all locations and online) | |
| Online Master of Social Work (MSW) and Online MSW - Advanced StandingStarts: October 26, 2026 (next start) | 30 credits, 1-2 years (estimated); as few as 12 months | Generalist internship of at least 450 hours (500 in the addictions track) plus a specialist internship of at least 600 hours; advanced standing requires one internship of at least 600 hours | No GRE/GMAT | $650 per credit |
From Aurora 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 Aurora University Compares
Aurora University's lowest estimated tuition, $39,000 for Master of Social Work (on campus; traditional or advanced standing), 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 584 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 17 in Illinois and 8th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Aurora University | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $39,000 | $39,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.
MSW Dual Degrees at Aurora University
Certificates at Aurora University
- Post-MSW Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsement in school social work, online
Other Social Work Degrees at Aurora University
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (on campus and online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Aurora University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Aurora 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 Aurora University awarded 584 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Aurora University's MSW to a Illinois License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Aurora University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Scranton, Lehigh Valley at DeSales, and Online) at Marywood University
Marywood University · Scranton, PAFormatOn campus, Hybrid, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$39,000$650/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Science in Social Work (Online) at Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University · Abilene, TXFormatOnline400 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$39,000$650/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (OU Online) at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus · Norman, OKFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$38,700$645/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (Traditional Track) at Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OHFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$39,354$656/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW), Traditional Campus and Global Campus at Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University · Marquette, MIFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits50Est. tuition$38,550$771/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Aurora University MSW: Common Questions
Is Aurora University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Aurora 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 Aurora University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online Master of Social Work (MSW) and Online MSW - Advanced Standing is offered online.
Does Aurora University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (on campus; traditional or advanced standing): 30 semester hours; One-year and two-year options; Undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited institution within the past five years. Online Master of Social Work (MSW) and Online MSW - Advanced Standing: 30 credits; 1-2 years (estimated); as few as 12 months; Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program in the past five years.
How Much Does Aurora University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (on campus; traditional or advanced standing): $650 per credit hour (Master of Social Work, 2026-2027 graduate tuition; same rate at all locations and online) (about $39,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work (MSW) and Online MSW - Advanced Standing: $650 per credit (about $39,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Aurora University Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Online Master of Social Work (MSW) and Online MSW - Advanced Standing: No GRE/GMAT.
How Many Field Hours Does Aurora University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (on campus; traditional or advanced standing): Generalist internship of at least 450 hours (500 in the addictions track) plus a specialist internship of at least 600 hours; advanced standing requires one internship of at least 600 hours. Online Master of Social Work (MSW) and Online MSW - Advanced Standing: Generalist internship of at least 450 hours (500 in the addictions track) plus a specialist internship of at least 600 hours; advanced standing requires one internship of at least 600 hours.
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Sources
- aurora.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation