Dover, Delaware
Delaware State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Delaware State University Offer?
Delaware State University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $27,300.
2 MSW Options at Delaware State University
Master of Social Work (Dover Campus; Full Time, Part Time and Advanced Standing) at Delaware State University
Delaware State University · DoverFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$455per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (DSU Online) at Delaware State University
Delaware State University · DoverFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,300$455/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Delaware State University's pages: Advanced generalist practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Delaware State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (Dover campus; full time, part time and advanced standing)Starts: Fall, Spring | 33 credit hours | 2026-2027 general graduate rate (Dover): $455 per credit hour in-state, $948 per credit hour out-of-state; plus a $125 per semester Graduate Social Work Program Fee and registration, technology, athletic and activity fees | ||
| Online Master of Social Work (DSU Online)Starts: Multiple accelerated starts (next start 10/19/26) | 33 credit hours (11 courses) | $455 per credit |
From Delaware State 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 Delaware State University Compares
Delaware State University's lowest estimated tuition, $27,300 for Online Master of Social Work (DSU Online), is below the national median of $40,180 (72nd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 90 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 1 in Delaware and 109th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Delaware State University | Delaware median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $27,300 | $27,300 | $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.
Other Social Work Degrees at Delaware State University
- Social Work, BSW (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Delaware State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Delaware State 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 Delaware State University awarded 90 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Delaware State University's MSW to a Delaware License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursNot less than 3,200 hours of post-degree supervised clinical social wo…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Delaware license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Delaware State University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits44Est. tuition$27,412$623/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$27,084$444/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,000$450/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Eastern University
Eastern University · Saint Davids, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,000$450/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits54Est. tuition$26,730$495/creditAccreditationCSWE
Delaware State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Delaware State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Delaware State 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 Delaware State University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online Master of Social Work (DSU Online) is offered online.
Does Delaware State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (Dover campus; full time, part time and advanced standing): 33 credit hours; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program (online page cites a 2.75 minimum GPA); BSW graduates not meeting advanced standing requirements may receive up to 28 credits of foundation credit. Online Master of Social Work (DSU Online): 33 credit hours (11 courses); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program with a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA.
How Much Does Delaware State University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (Dover campus; full time, part time and advanced standing): 2026-2027 general graduate rate (Dover): $455 per credit hour in-state, $948 per credit hour out-of-state; plus a $125 per semester Graduate Social Work Program Fee and registration, technology, athletic and activity fees. Online Master of Social Work (DSU Online): $455 per credit (about $27,300 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
More MSW Programs in Delaware
Sources
- wchbs.desu.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
- Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)