Toledo, Ohio

University of Toledo MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work Program, College of Health and Human ServicesPublic

What MSW Options Does University of Toledo Offer?

University of Toledo offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $44,707.

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The University of Toledo MSW

Specializations named on University of Toledo's pages: Advanced generalist: Mental Health track and Advanced generalist: Child & Family track.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Toledo

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Starts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing)33 credits, One full year full time; longer part time425 hours in the Foundation year and 525 hours in the Advanced yearGRE only for applicants with a cumulative GPA below 2.7 (scores at least at the 29th percentile)2026-27 graduate tuition: $745.12 per credit hour in-state and $1,262.60 out-of-state (tuition plus general fee); fall and spring plateau (12-15 hours) $8,941.44 in-state, $15,151.20 out-of-state per semester

From University of Toledo'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 Toledo Compares

University of Toledo's lowest estimated tuition, $44,707 for Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), is above the national median of $40,180 (207th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 34 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 11 in Ohio and 218th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of ToledoOhio medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$44,707$39,900$40,180
Credits606060

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 Toledo

  • Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is University of Toledo's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Toledo'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 Toledo awarded 34 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of Toledo's MSW to a Ohio License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the master's-level license (LMSW or similar)
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursTwo full years (24 months) of post-LSW, post-MSW supervised social wor…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice

Ohio license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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University of Toledo MSW: Common Questions

Is University of Toledo's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Toledo'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 Toledo Offer an Online MSW?

No. University of Toledo's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

Does University of Toledo Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): 33 credits; One full year full time; longer part time; BSW from a CSWE- or CASWE-accredited program, with at least a B- in all required junior- and senior-level social work courses.

How Much Does University of Toledo's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): 2026-27 graduate tuition: $745.12 per credit hour in-state and $1,262.60 out-of-state (tuition plus general fee); fall and spring plateau (12-15 hours) $8,941.44 in-state, $15,151.20 out-of-state per semester (about $44,707 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of Toledo Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): GRE only for applicants with a cumulative GPA below 2.7 (scores at least at the 29th percentile).

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

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): 425 hours in the Foundation year and 525 hours in the Advanced year.

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Sources

  1. utoledo.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. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

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