Champaign, Illinois
University of Illinois MSW Programs
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What MSW Options Does University of Illinois Offer?
University of Illinois offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credit hours of advanced coursework plus 1-2 semesters (12-24 credit hours) of field placement; catalog describes a three-semester, 44-hour program). Estimated tuition starts at $27,412.
2 MSW Options at University of Illinois
- FormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits44Est. tuition$17,618per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits44Est. tuition$27,412$623/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on University of Illinois's pages: Advanced Clinical (focus areas: Mental Health, Health Care, School Social Work, Children, Youth and Family Services) and Leadership and Social Change.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Illinois
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work - Campus ProgramStarts: Summer (traditional), Fall (advanced standing) | 32 credit hours of advanced coursework plus 1-2 semesters (12-24 credit hours) of field placement; catalog describes a three-semester, 44-hour program, 12 months for most students | Minimum 900 hours for traditional students; minimum 500 hours for advanced standing students (600 for the school social work focus area) | GRE not required | Master of Social Work (MSW-on campus), 2026-2027: $17,618 resident; $35,234 non-resident and international |
| Online MSW Program (iMSW)Starts: Summer (traditional), Fall (advanced standing), Spring (advanced standing, part time only) | 32 credit hours of advanced coursework plus 1-2 semesters (12-24 credit hours) of field placement | Minimum 900 hours for traditional students; minimum 500 hours for advanced standing students (600 for the school social work focus area) | GRE not required | $623.00 per credit hour (iMSW, 2026-2027) |
From University of Illinois'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 University of Illinois Compares
University of Illinois's lowest estimated tuition, $27,412 for Online MSW Program (iMSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (74th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 44 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 197 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 17 in Illinois and 43rd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Illinois | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $27,412 | $39,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 44 | 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.
MSW Dual Degrees at University of Illinois
Certificates at University of Illinois
- Post-MSW Professional Educator License (PEL) program for school social work
Other Social Work Degrees at University of Illinois
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus and online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- PhD in Social Work
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW), organizational administration and leadership (online)
Is University of Illinois's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Illinois'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 University of Illinois awarded 197 MSWs in 2022-23.
From University of Illinois's MSW to a Illinois License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Illinois
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Online Master of Social Work (DSU Online) at Delaware State University
Delaware State University · Dover, DEFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,300$455/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$27,084$444/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,000$450/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Eastern University
Eastern University · Saint Davids, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,000$450/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits54Est. tuition$26,730$495/creditAccreditationCSWE
University of Illinois MSW: Common Questions
Is University of Illinois's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Illinois'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 University of Illinois Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online MSW Program (iMSW) is offered online.
Does University of Illinois Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work - Campus Program: 32 credit hours of advanced coursework plus 1-2 semesters (12-24 credit hours) of field placement; catalog describes a three-semester, 44-hour program; 12 months for most students; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the past 7 years. Online MSW Program (iMSW): 32 credit hours of advanced coursework plus 1-2 semesters (12-24 credit hours) of field placement; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the past 7 years.
How Much Does University of Illinois's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work - Campus Program: Master of Social Work (MSW-on campus), 2026-2027: $17,618 resident; $35,234 non-resident and international. Online MSW Program (iMSW): $623.00 per credit hour (iMSW, 2026-2027) (about $27,412 for 44 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does University of Illinois Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work - Campus Program: GRE not required. Online MSW Program (iMSW): GRE not required.
How Many Field Hours Does University of Illinois's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work - Campus Program: Minimum 900 hours for traditional students; minimum 500 hours for advanced standing students (600 for the school social work focus area). Online MSW Program (iMSW): Minimum 900 hours for traditional students; minimum 500 hours for advanced standing students (600 for the school social work focus area).
More MSW Programs in Illinois
Sources
- socialwork.illinois.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
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation