Seattle, Washington
Seattle University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Seattle University Offer?
Seattle University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (27 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $59,400.
The Seattle University MSW
- FormatOn campus1,000 field hoursCredits45Est. tuition$59,400published totalAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Seattle University's pages: Specialized clinical social work, Addictions counseling (optional sub-specialization), Medical/health social work (optional sub-specialization) and Trauma-informed practice (optional sub-specialization).
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Seattle University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall, Summer | 27 credits | 1,000 hours of field practicum (600 hours for advanced standing) | Estimated total program tuition $35,100 (advanced standing) or $59,400 (two-year path), mandatory fees not included |
From Seattle 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 Seattle University Compares
Seattle University's lowest estimated tuition, $59,400 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (293rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 45 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 32 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 5 in Washington and 232nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Seattle University | Washington median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $59,400 | $56,210 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 45 | 75 | 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 Seattle University
- Social Work, BSW (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Seattle University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Seattle 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 Seattle University awarded 32 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Seattle University's MSW to a Washington License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the Advanced Social Worker Associate
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical licenseIndependent clinical practice
Washington license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Seattle University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Social Work MSW (Online) at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus · Teaneck, NJFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$59,700$995/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (San Antonio and Rio Grande Valley Campuses) at Our Lady of the Lake University
Our Lady of the Lake University · San Antonio, TXFormatHybridCredits57Est. tuition$58,767$1,031/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Samford University
Samford University · Birmingham, ALFormatOnline, On campusCredits60Est. tuition$60,300$1,005/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online, Low Residency) at Fairfield University
Fairfield University · Fairfield, CTFormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$58,500$975/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (In-Person NYC Track and 100% Online Track) at Touro University
Touro University · New York, NYFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits65Est. tuition$60,450$930/creditAccreditationCSWE
Seattle University MSW: Common Questions
Is Seattle University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Seattle 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 Seattle University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Seattle University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Seattle University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 27 credits; Baccalaureate degree in social work or social welfare from a CSWE-accredited program; starts in summer.
How Much Does Seattle University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (MSW): Estimated total program tuition $35,100 (advanced standing) or $59,400 (two-year path), mandatory fees not included. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Seattle University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 1,000 hours of field practicum (600 hours for advanced standing).
More MSW Programs in Washington
Sources
- seattleu.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
- Washington State Department of Health - Social Worker and Social Worker Associate credentials