Oakland, California
Samuel Merritt University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Samuel Merritt University Offer?
Samuel Merritt University offers an MSW, offered hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. Estimated tuition starts at $63,113.
The Samuel Merritt University MSW
Master of Social Work (Three-Year Hybrid, Part Time) at Samuel Merritt University
Samuel Merritt University · OaklandFormatHybridCredits55Est. tuition$63,113published totalAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Samuel Merritt University's pages: Integrated health, behavioral health, and medical social work.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Samuel Merritt University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (three-year hybrid, part time)Starts: Fall | Fixed all-inclusive program price $63,113 (tuition and most fees; guaranteed pricing for students entering Fall 2026) |
From Samuel Merritt 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 Samuel Merritt University Compares
Samuel Merritt University's lowest estimated tuition, $63,113 for Master of Social Work (three-year hybrid, part time), is above the national median of $40,180 (303rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 55 credits, against a national median of 60.
| Samuel Merritt University | California median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $63,113 | $48,600 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 55 | 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.
Is Samuel Merritt University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Samuel Merritt 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
From Samuel Merritt University's MSW to a California License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (California Law and Ethics Exam (must be taken annually until passed to renew the ASW registration, and passed to receive a subsequent registration))For the ASW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 3,000 hours over a minimum of 104 supervised weeks, including …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
California license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Samuel Merritt University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
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Clark Atlanta University · Atlanta, GAFormatOn campusCredits59Est. tuition$65,549$1,111/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (Low Residency) at Adelphi University
Adelphi University · Garden City, NYFormatOnline450 field hoursCredits61Est. tuition$65,575$1,075/creditAccreditationCSWE
Samuel Merritt University MSW: Common Questions
Is Samuel Merritt University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Samuel Merritt 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 Samuel Merritt University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Samuel Merritt University's MSW is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Samuel Merritt University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (three-year hybrid, part time): Fixed all-inclusive program price $63,113 (tuition and most fees; guaranteed pricing for students entering Fall 2026). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
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