Spring Arbor, Michigan

Spring Arbor University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, School of Social SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Spring Arbor University Offer?

Spring Arbor University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $20,910.

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The Spring Arbor University MSW

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Spring Arbor University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Multiple start dates each semester30 credit hours, 1 year$697 per credit hour; average cost per degree listed as $20,910-$41,820 (30-60 credits)

From Spring Arbor 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 Spring Arbor University Compares

Spring Arbor University's lowest estimated tuition, $20,910 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (30th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 30 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 113 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 10 in Michigan and 83rd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Spring Arbor UniversityMichigan medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$20,910$51,961$40,180
Credits306060

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 Spring Arbor University

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (on campus and online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Spring Arbor University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Spring Arbor 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 Spring Arbor University awarded 113 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Spring Arbor University's MSW to a Michigan License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the Limited LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours4,000 hours of post-degree supervised work experience accrued over not…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LMSW (Clinical))Independent clinical practice

Michigan license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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Spring Arbor University MSW: Common Questions

Is Spring Arbor University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Spring Arbor 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 Spring Arbor University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (MSW) is offered online.

Does Spring Arbor University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW): 30 credit hours; 1 year; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program (or one recognized through CSWE's International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service or covered by a memorandum of understanding) granted within six years of enrollment; extendable to eight years with approved post-BSW practice experience.

How Much Does Spring Arbor University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW): $697 per credit hour; average cost per degree listed as $20,910-$41,820 (30-60 credits) (about $20,910 for 30 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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Sources

  1. springarbor.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Michigan Board of Social Work, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs