Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social WorkPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does St Catherine University Offer?

St Catherine University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $38,760.

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The St Catherine University MSW

Specializations named on St Catherine University's pages: Addiction and Recovery Counseling (optional specialization).

Admissions, Structure and Cost at St Catherine University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Summer, Fall33 credits, 1, 2 or 3 years900 hours for regular standing (400 foundational and 500 clinical); 500 clinical hours for advanced standingGRE not required$760 per credit (2025-26 rate)

From St Catherine 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 Catherine University Compares

St Catherine University's lowest estimated tuition, $38,760 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (153rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 51 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 48 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 10 in Minnesota and 180th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

St Catherine UniversityMinnesota medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$38,760$46,312$40,180
Credits515860

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 St Catherine University

Certificates at St Catherine University

  • Child Advocacy Studies Certificate

Other Social Work Degrees at St Catherine University

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

Is St Catherine University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

St Catherine 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 St Catherine University awarded 48 MSWs in 2022-23.

From St Catherine University's MSW to a Minnesota License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LGSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 200 hours of supervision, at four to eight hours per 160 hour…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With St Catherine University

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St Catherine University MSW: Common Questions

Is St Catherine University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

St Catherine 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 St Catherine University Offer an Online MSW?

No. St Catherine University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

Does St Catherine University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW): 33 credits; 1, 2 or 3 years; CSWE-accredited bachelor's degree in social work.

How Much Does St Catherine University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW): $760 per credit (2025-26 rate) (about $38,760 for 51 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does St Catherine University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (MSW): GRE not required.

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

Master of Social Work (MSW): 900 hours for regular standing (400 foundational and 500 clinical); 500 clinical hours for advanced standing.

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Sources

  1. stkate.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. Minnesota Board of Social Work

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