Saint Bonaventure, New York

St Bonaventure University MSW Programs

CSWE candidacySchool of Graduate StudiesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does St Bonaventure University Offer?

St Bonaventure University offers an MSW, offered online. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $49,500.

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The St Bonaventure University MSW

Admissions, Structure and Cost at St Bonaventure University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (online)Starts: Fall, Spring, SummerOffered900 total practicum hours (400 foundation year, 500 advanced year)$825 per credit hour; total tuition $49,500 (as of March 10, 2025, subject to change)

From St Bonaventure 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 St Bonaventure University Compares

St Bonaventure University's lowest estimated tuition, $49,500 for Master of Social Work (online), is above the national median of $40,180 (239th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60.

St Bonaventure UniversityNew York medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$49,500$65,575$40,180
Credits606060

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 St Bonaventure University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

St Bonaventure University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

From St Bonaventure University's MSW to a New York License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

New York license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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St Bonaventure University MSW: Common Questions

Is St Bonaventure University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

St Bonaventure University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.

Does St Bonaventure University Offer an Online MSW?

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

Does St Bonaventure University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (online): BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the last 5 years.

How Much Does St Bonaventure University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (online): $825 per credit hour; total tuition $49,500 (as of March 10, 2025, subject to change) (about $49,500 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does St Bonaventure University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (online): 900 total practicum hours (400 foundation year, 500 advanced year).

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Sources

  1. online.sbu.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. New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work

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