Seattle, Washington
University of Washington MSW Programs
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
What MSW Options Does University of Washington Offer?
University of Washington offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $76,875.
2 MSW Options at University of Washington
Master of Social Work - Full-Time Two-Year Program and Advanced Standing Program (Seattle Campus) at University of Washington
University of Washington · SeattleFormatOn campusCredits75quarter creditsEst. tuition$8,898per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work - Part-Time Program (Evening or Online Option) at University of Washington
University of Washington · SeattleFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits75quarter creditsEst. tuition$76,875$1,025/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on University of Washington's pages: Administration and Policy Practice, Community-Centered Integrative Practice and Clinical Social Work.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Washington
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work - Full-Time Two-Year Program and Advanced Standing Program (Seattle campus)Starts: Fall, Summer | 11 months (3 quarters plus Summer Bridge), full time | Practicum 2 days per week in the first year and 3 days per week in the second year (advanced standing: 3 days per week) | Estimated for students entering in 2026-2027, based on 2025-2026 rates: quarterly tuition and fees $8,898 resident, $14,998 non-resident; estimated first-year tuition and fees $27,028 resident, $45,328 non-resident; Advanced Standing (4 quarters) $35,896 resident, $60,296 non-resident | |
| Master of Social Work - Part-Time Program (evening or online option)Starts: Fall | Estimated for students entering in 2026-2027, based on 2025-2026 rates: $1,025 per credit (resident and non-resident), plus UW/PCE fees of $412-458 per quarter and other program fees; estimated first year (24 credits) $27,973 |
From University of Washington'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 Washington Compares
University of Washington's lowest estimated tuition, $76,875 for Master of Social Work - Part-Time Program (evening or online option), is above the national median of $40,180 (331st lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 75 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 94 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 5 in Washington and 104th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Washington | Washington median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $76,875 | $56,210 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 75 | 75 | 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.
MSW Dual Degrees at University of Washington
Other Social Work Degrees at University of Washington
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- PhD Program in Social Welfare (on campus)
Is University of Washington's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Washington'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 Washington awarded 94 MSWs in 2022-23.
From University of Washington's MSW to a Washington License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the Advanced Social Worker Associate
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical licenseIndependent clinical practice
Washington license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Washington
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Online Master of Social Work (Online MSW) at Pacific Oaks College
Pacific Oaks College · Pasadena, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$76,980$1,283/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits–Est. tuition$78,000published totalAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits65Est. tuition$78,325$1,205/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (on Campus in NYC or Live Virtual) at Yeshiva University
Yeshiva University · New York, NYFormatOn campus, Online1,200 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$75,000$1,250/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline MSW at Andrews University
Andrews University · Berrien Springs, MIFormatOnlineCredits56Est. tuition$79,856$1,426/creditAccreditationCSWE
University of Washington MSW: Common Questions
Is University of Washington's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Washington'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 Washington Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work - Part-Time Program (evening or online option) is offered online.
Does University of Washington Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work - Full-Time Two-Year Program and Advanced Standing Program (Seattle campus): 11 months (3 quarters plus Summer Bridge), full time; Bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare from a CSWE-accredited program, 3.0 GPA; 2,000 hours of social service experience recommended.
How Much Does University of Washington's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work - Full-Time Two-Year Program and Advanced Standing Program (Seattle campus): Estimated for students entering in 2026-2027, based on 2025-2026 rates: quarterly tuition and fees $8,898 resident, $14,998 non-resident; estimated first-year tuition and fees $27,028 resident, $45,328 non-resident; Advanced Standing (4 quarters) $35,896 resident, $60,296 non-resident. Master of Social Work - Part-Time Program (evening or online option): Estimated for students entering in 2026-2027, based on 2025-2026 rates: $1,025 per credit (resident and non-resident), plus UW/PCE fees of $412-458 per quarter and other program fees; estimated first year (24 credits) $27,973 (about $76,875 for 75 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does University of Washington's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work - Full-Time Two-Year Program and Advanced Standing Program (Seattle campus): Practicum 2 days per week in the first year and 3 days per week in the second year (advanced standing: 3 days per week).
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Sources
- socialwork.uw.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
- Washington State Department of Health - Social Worker and Social Worker Associate credentials