Romeoville, Illinois
Lewis University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Lewis University Offer?
Lewis University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 hours). Estimated tuition starts at $40,200.
The Lewis University MSW
- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$40,200$670/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Lewis University's pages: Advanced clinical practice: child/adolescent population, Advanced clinical practice: adult population, Advanced clinical practice: older adult population and School social work field option.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Lewis University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work, M.S.W. | 30 hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part time | 480-hour foundation placement and 600-hour advanced clinical placement (advanced standing: one 600-hour placement) | $670 per credit hour (Social Work, M.S.W., Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
From Lewis 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 Lewis University Compares
Lewis University's lowest estimated tuition, $40,200 for Master of Social Work, M.S.W., is above the national median of $40,180 (176th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 27 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 12th of 17 in Illinois and 242nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Lewis University | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $40,200 | $39,000 | $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 Lewis University
- Social Work, B.A. (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Lewis University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Lewis 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 Lewis University awarded 27 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Lewis 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 Lewis University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Social Work MSW Online Bilingual at Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, ILFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits49Est. tuition$40,180$820/creditAccreditationCSWEMSW Direct (Online) at Indiana University
Indiana University · Indianapolis, INFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,138$669/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW), in Person or Online at University of St Francis
University of St Francis · Joliet, ILFormatOn campus, Online500 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$40,300$650/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Track a 2-Year Full-Time; Track D 3-Year Extended) at CUNY Lehman College
CUNY Lehman College · Bronx, NYFormatOn campusCredits65Est. tuition$40,300$620/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,020$667/creditAccreditationCSWE
Lewis University MSW: Common Questions
Is Lewis University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Lewis 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 Lewis University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Lewis University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Lewis University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work, M.S.W.: 30 hours; 1 year full time; 2 years part time; CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social work degree, CASWE-accredited Canadian BSW, or an ISWDRES-evaluated international equivalent.
How Much Does Lewis University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work, M.S.W.: $670 per credit hour (Social Work, M.S.W., Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) (about $40,200 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Lewis University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work, M.S.W.: 480-hour foundation placement and 600-hour advanced clinical placement (advanced standing: one 600-hour placement).
More MSW Programs in Illinois
Sources
- lewisu.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