Des Moines, Iowa
Grand View University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Grand View University Offer?
Grand View University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $36,285.
The Grand View University MSW
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits59Est. tuition$36,285$615/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Grand View University's pages: Administration and Leadership, Clinical Social Work and School Social Work.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Grand View University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work (M.S.W.)Starts: Summer, Fall, Spring | Offered | $615 per credit hour |
From Grand View 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 Grand View University Compares
Grand View University's lowest estimated tuition, $36,285 for Social Work (M.S.W.), is below the national median of $40,180 (126th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 59 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 1 MSW in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 6 in Iowa and 308th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Grand View University | Iowa median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $36,285 | $44,175 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 59 | 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.
Certificates at Grand View University
- Certificate in diversity, equity, and inclusion (optional alongside MSW)
Other Social Work Degrees at Grand View University
- Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Grand View University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Grand View 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 Grand View University awarded 1 MSW in 2022-23.
From Grand View 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 Grand View University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Fully Online or Mixed Traditional Delivery) at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, COFormatOnline, On campus400 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$36,327published total · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMSW Online at Louisiana State University and Agricultural &Amp; Mechanical College
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$36,240$604/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$36,417$597/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work (Synchronous) at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NYFormatOnlineCredits68Est. tuition$37,060$545/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits58Est. tuition$35,380$610/creditAccreditationCSWE
Grand View University MSW: Common Questions
Is Grand View University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Grand View 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 Grand View University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Social Work (M.S.W.) is offered online.
Does Grand View University Offer Advanced Standing?
Social Work (M.S.W.): Graduated in the last 10 years from a CSWE-accredited BSW program with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 overall or in the last 60 hours.
How Much Does Grand View University's MSW Cost?
Social Work (M.S.W.): $615 per credit hour (about $36,285 for 59 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
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Sources
- grandview.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