Duluth, Minnesota

University of Minnesota-Duluth MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Education and Human Service ProfessionsPublic

What MSW Options Does University of Minnesota-Duluth Offer?

University of Minnesota-Duluth offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (34 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $39,693.

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The University of Minnesota-Duluth MSW

Specializations named on University of Minnesota-Duluth's pages: Advanced Generalist practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Minnesota-Duluth

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall, Summer34 credits, Twelve months full timeTwo practicum placements of 420 and 500 hours (Foundation Program); 500-hour practicum (Advanced Standing)GRE not required$778.30 per credit (resident and nonresident), Master of Social Work rate

From University of Minnesota-Duluth'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 Minnesota-Duluth Compares

University of Minnesota-Duluth's lowest estimated tuition, $39,693 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (168th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 51 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 30 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 9th of 10 in Minnesota and 236th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of Minnesota-DuluthMinnesota medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$39,693$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.

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Is University of Minnesota-Duluth's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Minnesota-Duluth'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 Minnesota-Duluth awarded 30 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of Minnesota-Duluth'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

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University of Minnesota-Duluth MSW: Common Questions

Is University of Minnesota-Duluth's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Minnesota-Duluth'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 Minnesota-Duluth Offer an Online MSW?

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

Does University of Minnesota-Duluth Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW): 34 credits; Twelve months full time; BSW from an accredited undergraduate institution.

How Much Does University of Minnesota-Duluth's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW): $778.30 per credit (resident and nonresident), Master of Social Work rate (about $39,693 for 51 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of Minnesota-Duluth Require the GRE for Its MSW?

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

How Many Field Hours Does University of Minnesota-Duluth's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (MSW): Two practicum placements of 420 and 500 hours (Foundation Program); 500-hour practicum (Advanced Standing).

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Sources

  1. cehsp.d.umn.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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