Madison, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Madison MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSandra Rosenbaum School of Social WorkPublic

What MSW Options Does University of Wisconsin-Madison Offer?

University of Wisconsin-Madison offers 2 MSW options, offered on campus and hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $39,200.

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2 MSW Options at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Specializations named on University of Wisconsin-Madison's pages: Advanced generalist, Aging, Child, Youth and Family Welfare, Health and Mental Health.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Wisconsin-Madison

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Full-Time Master of Social Work30 credits, Typically one year full time
Part-Time Master of Social Work (phased closure)Starts: Fall (last advanced standing cohort Fall 2027)30 credits, Typically two years part time$800 per credit (plus fees) for in-state and out-of-state residents

From University of Wisconsin-Madison'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 Wisconsin-Madison Compares

University of Wisconsin-Madison's lowest estimated tuition, $39,200 for Part-Time Master of Social Work (phased closure), is below the national median of $40,180 (160th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 49 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 130 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 6 in Wisconsin and 70th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of Wisconsin-MadisonWisconsin medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$39,200$40,500$40,180
Credits495660

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 Wisconsin-Madison

Certificates at University of Wisconsin-Madison

  • Post-MSW School Social Work and Clinical Social Work options

Other Social Work Degrees at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Is University of Wisconsin-Madison's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Wisconsin-Madison'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 Wisconsin-Madison awarded 130 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of Wisconsin-Madison's MSW to a Wisconsin License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the APSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of clinical social work practice, including at least 1,000…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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University of Wisconsin-Madison MSW: Common Questions

Is University of Wisconsin-Madison's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Wisconsin-Madison'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 Wisconsin-Madison Offer an Online MSW?

No. University of Wisconsin-Madison's MSW is offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.

Does University of Wisconsin-Madison Offer Advanced Standing?

Full-Time Master of Social Work: 30 credits; Typically one year full time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution earned within five years. Part-Time Master of Social Work (phased closure): 30 credits; Typically two years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution; advanced standing admissions conclude with the Fall 2027 cohort.

How Much Does University of Wisconsin-Madison's MSW Cost?

Part-Time Master of Social Work (phased closure): $800 per credit (plus fees) for in-state and out-of-state residents (about $39,200 for 49 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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Sources

  1. socwork.wisc.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. Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board - Social Work Section (Department of Safety and Professional Services)

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