Saint Paul, Minnesota

University of St Thomas MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, Morrison Family College of HealthPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does University of St Thomas Offer?

University of St Thomas offers an MSW, offered on campus and hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $49,000.

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The University of St Thomas MSW

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of St Thomas

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall, SummerOne year full time (blended hybrid, summer start) or two years part time (in person, fall start)400 hours minimum foundation practicum (regular standing) and 600 hours minimum clinical practicum$875 per credit (Social Work: Masters)

From University of St Thomas'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 St Thomas Compares

University of St Thomas's lowest estimated tuition, $49,000 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (238th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 56 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 97 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 10 in Minnesota and 101st of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of St ThomasMinnesota medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$49,000$46,312$40,180
Credits565860

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 St Thomas

Certificates at University of St Thomas

  • MSW/LADC pathway

Other Social Work Degrees at University of St Thomas

Is University of St Thomas's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of St Thomas'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 St Thomas awarded 97 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of St Thomas'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 St Thomas MSW: Common Questions

Is University of St Thomas's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of St Thomas'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 St Thomas Offer an Online MSW?

No. University of St Thomas's MSW is offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.

Does University of St Thomas Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW): One year full time (blended hybrid, summer start) or two years part time (in person, fall start); BSW accredited by CSWE at the time of graduation.

How Much Does University of St Thomas's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW): $875 per credit (Social Work: Masters) (about $49,000 for 56 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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

Master of Social Work (MSW): 400 hours minimum foundation practicum (regular standing) and 600 hours minimum clinical practicum.

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Sources

  1. health.stthomas.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

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs