Minneapolis, Minnesota

University of Minnesota MSW Programs

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Education and Human DevelopmentPublic

What MSW Options Does University of Minnesota Offer?

University of Minnesota offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (34 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $48,389.

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2 MSW Options at University of Minnesota

Specializations named on University of Minnesota's pages: Clinical mental health, Community practice, Families and children, Health, disability, and aging and Advanced direct practice with individuals, families, and groups.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Minnesota

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW), on campus34 credits, 12 months1,020 hours of practicum instruction (600 hours for advanced standing)$913 per credit (resident and nonresident), Master of Social Work rate
Online Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall, Spring1,020 practicum hours$913 per credit (resident and nonresident), Master of Social Work rate

From University of Minnesota'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 Compares

University of Minnesota's lowest estimated tuition, $48,389 for Master of Social Work (MSW), on campus, is above the national median of $40,180 (232nd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 53 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 104 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 10 in Minnesota and 92nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of MinnesotaMinnesota medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$48,389$46,312$40,180
Credits535860

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 Minnesota

Certificates at University of Minnesota

  • Licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) pathway

Other Social Work Degrees at University of Minnesota

Is University of Minnesota's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Minnesota'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 awarded 104 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of Minnesota'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 University of Minnesota

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University of Minnesota MSW: Common Questions

Is University of Minnesota's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Minnesota'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 Offer an Online MSW?

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

Does University of Minnesota Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW), on campus: 34 credits; 12 months; CSWE-accredited BSW completed in the last seven years with a grade of B or higher in foundation courses.

How Much Does University of Minnesota's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW), on campus: $913 per credit (resident and nonresident), Master of Social Work rate (about $48,389 for 53 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work (MSW): $913 per credit (resident and nonresident), Master of Social Work rate (about $48,389 for 53 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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

Master of Social Work (MSW), on campus: 1,020 hours of practicum instruction (600 hours for advanced standing). Online Master of Social Work (MSW): 1,020 practicum hours.

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Sources

  1. ssw.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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