Sioux Center, Iowa
Dordt University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Dordt University Offer?
Dordt University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credit hours (advanced standing); 45 credit hours (advanced plus)). Estimated tuition starts at $42,600.
The Dordt University MSW
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$42,600$710/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Dordt University's pages: Clinical Practice, Leadership and Advanced Generalist.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Dordt University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (online)Starts: October 27, 2026 (next start) | 36 credit hours (advanced standing); 45 credit hours (advanced plus) | 900 hours (450 foundation, 450 advanced); 450 hours for advanced and advanced plus standing | $710 per credit; one-time $300 technology fee |
From Dordt 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 Dordt University Compares
Dordt University's lowest estimated tuition, $42,600 for Master of Social Work (online), is above the national median of $40,180 (194th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 22 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 6 in Iowa and 259th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Dordt University | Iowa median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $42,600 | $44,175 | $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 Dordt University
- Social Work (BA) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Dordt University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Dordt 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 Dordt University awarded 22 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Dordt University's MSW to a Iowa 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 hoursSupervised clinical experience of at least two years, beginning after …
- Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice
Iowa license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Dordt University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Online Master of Social Work (Part Time) at University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NYFormatOnline480 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$42,670$711/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work: Services to Hispanic Children and Family at Our Lady of the Lake University
Our Lady of the Lake University · San Antonio, TXFormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$42,750$750/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online) at Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KYFormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$42,780$690/creditAccreditationCSWEMSW Advanced Standing (Online Distance Education Option) at Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University · Atlanta, GAFormatOnlineCredits38Est. tuition$42,218$1,111/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,940$699/creditAccreditationCSWE
Dordt University MSW: Common Questions
Is Dordt University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Dordt 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 Dordt University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (online) is offered online.
Does Dordt University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (online): 36 credit hours (advanced standing); 45 credit hours (advanced plus); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program with 3.0+ GPA completed within 7 years; BSW older than 7 years qualifies for advanced plus with evidence of continuing education.
How Much Does Dordt University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (online): $710 per credit; one-time $300 technology fee (about $42,600 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Dordt University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (online): 900 hours (450 foundation, 450 advanced); 450 hours for advanced and advanced plus standing.
More MSW Programs in Iowa
Sources
- dordt.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
- Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals (formerly Iowa Board of Social Work), Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing