Saint Louis, Missouri
Saint Louis University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Saint Louis University Offer?
Saint Louis University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (15 credits applied toward the degree). Estimated tuition starts at $50,000.
The Saint Louis University MSW
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits48Est. tuition$50,000published totalAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Saint Louis University's pages: Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical and Community and Organization.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Saint Louis University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Starts: Fall, Spring | 15 credits applied toward the degree | Total program cost (tuition and university fees): Foundation track $50,000; Advanced Standing track $32,000 |
From Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis University Compares
Saint Louis University's lowest estimated tuition, $50,000 for Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), is above the national median of $40,180 (244th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 48 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 65 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 6 in Missouri and 146th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Saint Louis University | Missouri median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $50,000 | $39,600 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 48 | 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 Saint Louis University
Other Social Work Degrees at Saint Louis University
- Social Work, B.S. (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- Social Work, Ph.D. (on campus)
Is Saint Louis University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis University awarded 65 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Saint Louis University's MSW to a Missouri 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 hoursMinimum 3,000 hours of supervised experience obtained in no less than …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Missouri license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Saint Louis University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Online Track) at California Baptist University
California Baptist University · Riverside, CAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$49,800$830/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (the Tseng College) at California State University-Northridge
California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$50,220$837/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, Online1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$50,400$840/creditAccreditationCSWE
Social Work: Online (M.S.W.) at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus · Durham, NHFormatOnline1,100 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$49,600$800/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$49,500$825/creditAccreditationCSWE
Saint Louis University MSW: Common Questions
Is Saint Louis University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) is offered online.
Does Saint Louis University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): 15 credits applied toward the degree; Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Much Does Saint Louis University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): Total program cost (tuition and university fees): Foundation track $50,000; Advanced Standing track $32,000. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
More MSW Programs in Missouri
- Columbia CollegeColumbia
- Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis
- Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield
- Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph
- University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City
- University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis
- WashU (Washington University in St. Louis)Saint Louis
- All MSW programs in MissouriState guide and license path
Sources
- slu.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
- Missouri State Committee for Social Workers, Division of Professional Registration