Lawrence, Kansas
University of Kansas MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does University of Kansas Offer?
University of Kansas offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (38 credit hours (24 classroom, 14 practicum)). Estimated tuition starts at $32,115.
2 MSW Options at University of Kansas
Master of Social Work (Lawrence, KU Edwards Campus and K-State Salina) at University of Kansas
University of Kansas · LawrenceFormatOn campusCredits64Est. tuition$32,115$502/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (Jayhawk Global) at University of Kansas
University of Kansas · LawrenceFormatOnlineCredits64Est. tuition$44,480$695/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on University of Kansas's pages: Clinical practice and Macro practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Kansas
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (Lawrence, KU Edwards Campus and K-State Salina)Starts: Summer, Fall | 38 credit hours (24 classroom, 14 practicum), 1 year full time (summer, fall, spring); 2 years part time | Two practicum placements (28 credit hours), at least 16 hours per week in person | Lawrence and Edwards Campus (KU graduate tuition calculator, School of Social Welfare): Kansas residents $501.80 per credit hour base tuition plus $45 per credit hour school tuition; non-residents $1,176.10 plus $45; plus required student fee of $46.47 per credit hour and annual flat fees (calculator does not state the academic year). Salina (K-State partnership) courses: $495 per credit hour (school's 2025-2026 rate table) | |
| Online Master of Social Work (Jayhawk Global)Starts: Summer, Fall | 38 credit hours (24 classroom, 14 practicum), 1 year full time; 2 years part time; summer start | Two in-person practicum placements (28 credit hours), at least 16 hours per week | $695 per credit hour, inclusive of all fees, regardless of residency status (2025-2026) |
From University of Kansas'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 Kansas Compares
University of Kansas's lowest estimated tuition, $32,115 for Master of Social Work (Lawrence, KU Edwards Campus and K-State Salina), is below the national median of $40,180 (93rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 64 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 204 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 5 in Kansas and 38th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Kansas | Kansas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $32,115 | $32,886 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 64 | 63 | 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 University of Kansas
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW) (online)
- PhD in Social Work (on campus)
Is University of Kansas's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Kansas'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 Kansas awarded 204 MSWs in 2022-23.
From University of Kansas's MSW to a Kansas License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical work experience in a …
- Earn the clinical license (LSCSW)Independent clinical practice
Kansas license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Kansas
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling Green, OHFormatOn campus, Online500 field hoursCredits56Est. tuition$32,115$573/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$32,400$540/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online and Hybrid at Queensbury) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh
SUNY College at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NYFormatOnline, Hybrid950 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$32,700$545/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at USF
USF · Tampa, FLFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,000$550/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,000$550/creditAccreditationCSWE
University of Kansas MSW: Common Questions
Is University of Kansas's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Kansas'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 Kansas Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online Master of Social Work (Jayhawk Global) is offered online.
Does University of Kansas Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (Lawrence, KU Edwards Campus and K-State Salina): 38 credit hours (24 classroom, 14 practicum); 1 year full time (summer, fall, spring); 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA or above preferred. Online Master of Social Work (Jayhawk Global): 38 credit hours (24 classroom, 14 practicum); 1 year full time; 2 years part time; summer start; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Much Does University of Kansas's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (Lawrence, KU Edwards Campus and K-State Salina): Lawrence and Edwards Campus (KU graduate tuition calculator, School of Social Welfare): Kansas residents $501.80 per credit hour base tuition plus $45 per credit hour school tuition; non-residents $1,176.10 plus $45; plus required student fee of $46.47 per credit hour and annual flat fees (calculator does not state the academic year). Salina (K-State partnership) courses: $495 per credit hour (school's 2025-2026 rate table) (about $32,115 for 64 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work (Jayhawk Global): $695 per credit hour, inclusive of all fees, regardless of residency status (2025-2026) (about $44,480 for 64 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does University of Kansas's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (Lawrence, KU Edwards Campus and K-State Salina): Two practicum placements (28 credit hours), at least 16 hours per week in person. Online Master of Social Work (Jayhawk Global): Two in-person practicum placements (28 credit hours), at least 16 hours per week.