Pueblo, Colorado

Colorado State University Pueblo MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social WorkPublic

What MSW Options Does Colorado State University Pueblo Offer?

Colorado State University Pueblo offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $37,950.

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2 MSW Options at Colorado State University Pueblo

Specializations named on Colorado State University Pueblo's pages: Advanced generalist practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Colorado State University Pueblo

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (weekend in-person, Colorado Springs and Pueblo)1 year (3 semesters)948 hours of placementGRE and GMAT not required$441.60 per credit hour for Colorado residents; $847.67 per credit hour for non-residents (general graduate rate, per-semester base tuition table, Fall 2026/Spring 2027/Summer 2027; resident tuition caps at $5,299.20 per semester from 12 credits)
Online Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall (next start August 23, 2027)One calendar year (three consecutive semesters)$550 per credit hour (Graduate Social Work, CSU Pueblo Online)

From Colorado State University Pueblo'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 Pueblo Compares

Colorado State University Pueblo's lowest estimated tuition, $37,950 for Online Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (144th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 69 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 34 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 5 in Colorado and 212th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Colorado State University PuebloColorado medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$37,950$69,579$40,180
Credits696960

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 State University Pueblo

  • 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 State University Pueblo's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Colorado State University Pueblo'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 Pueblo awarded 34 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Colorado State University Pueblo'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

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Colorado State University Pueblo MSW: Common Questions

Is Colorado State University Pueblo's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Colorado State University Pueblo'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 Pueblo Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Online Master of Social Work is offered online.

Does Colorado State University Pueblo Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (weekend in-person, Colorado Springs and Pueblo): 1 year (3 semesters); CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work degree. Online Master of Social Work: One calendar year (three consecutive semesters); CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work degree; Advanced Standing admission begins in a future term (Fall 2026 admitted Generalist Standing only).

How Much Does Colorado State University Pueblo's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (weekend in-person, Colorado Springs and Pueblo): $441.60 per credit hour for Colorado residents; $847.67 per credit hour for non-residents (general graduate rate, per-semester base tuition table, Fall 2026/Spring 2027/Summer 2027; resident tuition caps at $5,299.20 per semester from 12 credits). Online Master of Social Work: $550 per credit hour (Graduate Social Work, CSU Pueblo Online) (about $37,950 for 69 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Colorado State University Pueblo Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (weekend in-person, Colorado Springs and Pueblo): GRE and GMAT not required.

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

Master of Social Work (weekend in-person, Colorado Springs and Pueblo): 948 hours of placement.

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Sources

  1. csupueblo.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