Radford, Virginia
Radford University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Radford University Offer?
Radford University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (40 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $25,742.
The Radford University MSW
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits61Est. tuition$25,742$422/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Radford University's pages: Clinical social work practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Radford University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall | 40 credits | GRE or MAT not required | $422 per credit hour in-state and $825 per credit hour out-of-state (main campus graduate part-time rate, before mandatory fees); full time $5,066 in-state and $9,910 out-of-state per semester |
From Radford 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 Radford University Compares
Radford University's lowest estimated tuition, $25,742 for Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (58th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 61 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 32 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 5 in Virginia and 231st of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Radford University | Virginia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $25,742 | $34,800 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 61 | 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 Radford University
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Radford University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Radford 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 Radford University awarded 32 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Radford University's MSW to a Virginia 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 hoursAt least 3,000 hours of board-registered, supervised post-master's cli…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Virginia license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Radford University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
MSW - Master of Social Work Advanced Standing at Capella University
Capella University · Minneapolis, MNFormatOnlineCredits48quarter creditsEst. tuition$25,920$540/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (NMSU Global Campus) at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NMFormatOnline950 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$26,664$444/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits54Est. tuition$26,730$495/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,000$450/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Eastern University
Eastern University · Saint Davids, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,000$450/creditAccreditationCSWE
Radford University MSW: Common Questions
Is Radford University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Radford 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 Radford University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work is offered online.
Does Radford University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 40 credits; Baccalaureate degree from an accredited social work program, minimum 2.75 overall undergraduate GPA and 3.0 in social work coursework; next advanced standing start is Fall 2027.
How Much Does Radford University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: $422 per credit hour in-state and $825 per credit hour out-of-state (main campus graduate part-time rate, before mandatory fees); full time $5,066 in-state and $9,910 out-of-state per semester (about $25,742 for 61 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Radford University Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work: GRE or MAT not required.