Fort Collins, Colorado
Colorado State University-Fort Collins MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Colorado State University-Fort Collins Offer?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers 2 MSW options, offered on campus and hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $46,314.
2 MSW Options at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Master of Social Work, Full-Time on Campus (Fort Collins) at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort CollinsFormatOn campus600 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$6,097per term · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEHybrid MSW (Part Time, Delivered Through CSU Online; Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins Cohorts) at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort CollinsFormatHybrid600 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$46,314$747/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Colorado State University-Fort Collins's pages: Advanced generalist practice, Multi-disciplinary, Advanced Clinical Behavioral Health, Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Nonprofit Administration, Pre-K-12 School Social Work and Social Aspects of Human-Animal Interaction.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Fort Collins)Starts: Fall (mid-August), Summer (Advanced Standing) | One full calendar year (three semesters), starting mid-May | 600+ hours of field experience | GRE not required | $6,097.00 per semester base tuition for Colorado residents and $14,949.20 for non-residents at 9 or more credits (general graduate rate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027), plus MSW differential tuition of $115.00 per credit hour; general fees are extra |
| Hybrid MSW (part time, delivered through CSU Online; Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins cohorts)Starts: Spring (January) | 2 years part time | Over 600 hours of direct social work practice | GRE not required | $747 per credit for students admitted Spring 2027 and after ($725 per credit locked for earlier admits) |
From Colorado State University-Fort Collins'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 State University-Fort Collins Compares
Colorado State University-Fort Collins's lowest estimated tuition, $46,314 for Hybrid MSW (part time, delivered through CSU Online; Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins cohorts), is above the national median of $40,180 (223rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 62 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 69 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 5 in Colorado and 132nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Colorado median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $46,314 | $69,579 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 62 | 69 | 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 Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Certificates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
- Graduate certificate in Advanced Clinical Behavioral Health, online
- Graduate certificate in Conflict Resolution and Mediation, online
- Graduate certificate in Nonprofit Administration, online
- Graduate certificate in PreK-12 School Social Work, online
- Graduate certificate in Social Aspects of Human-Animal Interaction, online
Other Social Work Degrees at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- Ph.D. in Social Work (on campus)
Is Colorado State University-Fort Collins's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins'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 Colorado State University-Fort Collins awarded 69 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Colorado State University-Fort Collins's MSW to a Colorado License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 2 years of practice under a licensed clinical social worker, …
- 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 State University-Fort Collins
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnlineCredits56Est. tuition$46,312$827/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work at University of Massachusetts Global
University of Massachusetts Global · Irvine, CAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$46,200$770/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$46,500$775/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$46,500$775/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Portland, Eugene, Central Oregon and Online Options) at Portland State University
Portland State University · Portland, ORFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits78Est. tuition$46,098$591/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Colorado State University-Fort Collins MSW: Common Questions
Is Colorado State University-Fort Collins's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins'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 State University-Fort Collins Offer an Online MSW?
No. Colorado State University-Fort Collins's MSW is offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.
Does Colorado State University-Fort Collins Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Fort Collins): One full calendar year (three semesters), starting mid-May; BSW degree. Hybrid MSW (part time, delivered through CSU Online; Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins cohorts): 2 years part time; Bachelor's degree in social work from the past 7 years.
How Much Does Colorado State University-Fort Collins's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Fort Collins): $6,097.00 per semester base tuition for Colorado residents and $14,949.20 for non-residents at 9 or more credits (general graduate rate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027), plus MSW differential tuition of $115.00 per credit hour; general fees are extra. Hybrid MSW (part time, delivered through CSU Online; Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins cohorts): $747 per credit for students admitted Spring 2027 and after ($725 per credit locked for earlier admits) (about $46,314 for 62 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Colorado State University-Fort Collins Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Fort Collins): GRE not required. Hybrid MSW (part time, delivered through CSU Online; Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins cohorts): GRE not required.
How Many Field Hours Does Colorado State University-Fort Collins's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Fort Collins): 600+ hours of field experience. Hybrid MSW (part time, delivered through CSU Online; Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins cohorts): Over 600 hours of direct social work practice.
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Sources
- chhs.colostate.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
- Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professions and Occupations, DORA)