Grand Junction, Colorado

Colorado Mesa University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social WorkPublic

What MSW Options Does Colorado Mesa University Offer?

Colorado Mesa University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (44 credits). Published tuition: $605.80 per credit hour in-state; $944.20 per credit hour out-of-state (general graduate rate, 'All Other Graduate - Classroom', Fall 2026 - Spring 2027; student fees extra).

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The Colorado Mesa University MSW

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Colorado Mesa University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work: Foundation44 credits, 1 year1,050 hours of supervised training across practicum and internship (600 hours for Advanced Standing)$605.80 per credit hour in-state; $944.20 per credit hour out-of-state (general graduate rate, 'All Other Graduate - Classroom', Fall 2026 - Spring 2027; student fees extra)

From Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa University Compares

Its MSW requires 74 credits, against a national median of 60.

Colorado Mesa UniversityColorado medianU.S. median
Credits746960

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

Other Social Work Degrees at Colorado Mesa University

  • Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Colorado Mesa University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa University's MSW to a Colorado License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 2 years of practice under a licensed clinical social worker, …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Colorado Mesa University

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Colorado Mesa University MSW: Common Questions

Is Colorado Mesa University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa University Offer an Online MSW?

No. Colorado Mesa University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

Does Colorado Mesa University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work: Foundation: 44 credits; 1 year; Social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program within five years of admission, with at least 400 practicum hours in the BSW program.

How Much Does Colorado Mesa University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work: Foundation: $605.80 per credit hour in-state; $944.20 per credit hour out-of-state (general graduate rate, 'All Other Graduate - Classroom', Fall 2026 - Spring 2027; student fees extra). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Colorado Mesa University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work: Foundation: 1,050 hours of supervised training across practicum and internship (600 hours for Advanced Standing).

More MSW Programs in Colorado

Sources

  1. coloradomesa.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. Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professions and Occupations, DORA)

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