Bluffton, Ohio

Bluffton University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedAdult and Graduate Studies (MSW offered in partnership with Goshen College)Private nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Bluffton University Offer?

Bluffton University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $30,495.

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The Bluffton University MSW

Specializations named on Bluffton University's pages: Mental health.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Bluffton University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (online, Bluffton University and Goshen College partnership)Starts: August, January and April (advanced standing)30 credit hours, 1 to 2 years (as few as 12 months)900 clock hours in two field placements (500 clock hours in one placement for advanced standing)$535 per credit hour

From Bluffton 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 Bluffton University Compares

Bluffton University's lowest estimated tuition, $30,495 for Master of Social Work (online, Bluffton University and Goshen College partnership), is below the national median of $40,180 (87th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 57 credits, against a national median of 60.

Bluffton UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$30,495$39,900$40,180
Credits576060

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 Bluffton University

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Is Bluffton University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Bluffton 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

From Bluffton University's MSW to a Ohio License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the master's-level license (LMSW or similar)
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursTwo full years (24 months) of post-LSW, post-MSW supervised social wor…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice

Ohio license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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Bluffton University MSW: Common Questions

Is Bluffton University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Bluffton 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 Bluffton University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (online, Bluffton University and Goshen College partnership) is offered online.

Does Bluffton University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (online, Bluffton University and Goshen College partnership): 30 credit hours; 1 to 2 years (as few as 12 months); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the last 10 years; applicants with an older BSW are considered based on social work experience.

How Much Does Bluffton University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (online, Bluffton University and Goshen College partnership): $535 per credit hour (about $30,495 for 57 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Bluffton University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (online, Bluffton University and Goshen College partnership): 900 clock hours in two field placements (500 clock hours in one placement for advanced standing).

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Sources

  1. bluffton.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. 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 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