Saint Louis, Missouri
University of Missouri-St Louis MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does University of Missouri-St Louis Offer?
University of Missouri-St Louis offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (24 credit hours of advanced standing credit for foundation courses). Estimated tuition starts at $41,820.
The University of Missouri-St Louis MSW
Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-St Louis
University of Missouri-St Louis · Saint LouisFormatOn campus300 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$41,820$697/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on University of Missouri-St Louis's pages: Family Practice and Leadership and Social Change.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Missouri-St Louis
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | 24 credit hours of advanced standing credit for foundation courses | Foundation practicum of about 300 hours and 600-hour concentration practicum | 2026-27 School of Social Work MSW: $697 per credit hour resident, $1,658 non-resident, $1,046 Midwest Student Exchange |
From University of Missouri-St Louis'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 Missouri-St Louis Compares
University of Missouri-St Louis's lowest estimated tuition, $41,820 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (185th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 47 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 6 in Missouri and 184th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Missouri-St Louis | Missouri median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $41,820 | $39,600 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 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.
Other Social Work Degrees at University of Missouri-St Louis
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is University of Missouri-St Louis's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Missouri-St Louis'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 Missouri-St Louis awarded 47 MSWs in 2022-23.
From University of Missouri-St Louis's MSW to a Missouri 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 hoursMinimum 3,000 hours of supervised experience obtained in no less than …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Missouri license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Missouri-St Louis
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,940$699/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,940$699/creditAccreditationCSWE
MSW Advanced Standing (Online Distance Education Option) at Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University · Atlanta, GAFormatOnlineCredits38Est. tuition$42,218$1,111/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work Pathway Distance Education Program (Online) at California State University-San Bernardino
California State University-San Bernardino · San Bernardino, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,340$689/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus300 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$42,360$706/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
University of Missouri-St Louis MSW: Common Questions
Is University of Missouri-St Louis's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Missouri-St Louis'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 Missouri-St Louis Offer an Online MSW?
No. University of Missouri-St Louis's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does University of Missouri-St Louis Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 24 credit hours of advanced standing credit for foundation courses; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program within seven years of applying.
How Much Does University of Missouri-St Louis's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 2026-27 School of Social Work MSW: $697 per credit hour resident, $1,658 non-resident, $1,046 Midwest Student Exchange (about $41,820 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does University of Missouri-St Louis's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (MSW): Foundation practicum of about 300 hours and 600-hour concentration practicum.
More MSW Programs in Missouri
- Columbia CollegeColumbia
- Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis
- Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield
- Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph
- Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis
- University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City
- WashU (Washington University in St. Louis)Saint Louis
- All MSW programs in MissouriState guide and license path
Sources
- umsl.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
- Missouri State Committee for Social Workers, Division of Professional Registration