Chicago, Illinois
DePaul University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does DePaul University Offer?
DePaul University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Estimated tuition starts at $72,864.
The DePaul University MSW
- FormatOn campusCredits88quarter creditsEst. tuition$72,864$828/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on DePaul University's pages: Community Practice, Forensic Social Work and School Social Work.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at DePaul University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Autumn quarter | Not offered | $828 per credit hour (College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences graduate rate, 2026-27) |
From DePaul 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 DePaul University Compares
DePaul University's lowest estimated tuition, $72,864 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (322nd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 88 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 20 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 16th of 17 in Illinois and 273rd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| DePaul University | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $72,864 | $39,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 88 | 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.
MSW Dual Degrees at DePaul University
Is DePaul University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
DePaul 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 DePaul University awarded 20 MSWs in 2022-23.
From DePaul University's MSW to a Illinois License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With DePaul University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - on Campus at the Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America · Washington, DCFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$73,500$1,225/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,500$1,225/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Residential, Full-Time or Part-Time) at Syracuse University
Syracuse University · Syracuse, NYFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$73,560$1,226/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$71,880$1,198/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (on Campus in NYC or Live Virtual) at Yeshiva University
Yeshiva University · New York, NYFormatOn campus, Online1,200 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$75,000$1,250/creditAccreditationCSWE
DePaul University MSW: Common Questions
Is DePaul University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
DePaul 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 DePaul University Offer an Online MSW?
No. DePaul University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does DePaul University Offer Advanced Standing?
No. DePaul University's pages say the MSW has no advanced standing track.
How Much Does DePaul University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (MSW): $828 per credit hour (College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences graduate rate, 2026-27) (about $72,864 for 88 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
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Sources
- depaul.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
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation