West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania Offer?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credits). Published tuition: Regular standing, PA residents, 2024-25: total tuition $34,080 ($1,704 per course) at West Chester; $30,600 ($1,530 per course) at the Philadelphia campus.

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The West Chester University of Pennsylvania MSW

Admissions, Structure and Cost at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (West Chester campus and Philadelphia, PASSHE Center City)Starts: Fall (regular standing), Summer, end of May (advanced standing)36 credits, One or two yearsRegular standing, PA residents, 2024-25: total tuition $34,080 ($1,704 per course) at West Chester; $30,600 ($1,530 per course) at the Philadelphia campus

From West Chester University of Pennsylvania'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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 116 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 17 in Pennsylvania and 81st of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

West Chester University of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania medianU.S. median
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.

Certificates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  • Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
  • School Social Work Certificate

Other Social Work Degrees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's MSW CSWE Accredited?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania'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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 116 MSWs in 2022-23.

From West Chester University of Pennsylvania's MSW to a Pennsylvania License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised clinical experience, …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania MSW: Common Questions

Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's MSW CSWE Accredited?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania'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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania Offer an Online MSW?

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

Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (West Chester campus and Philadelphia, PASSHE Center City): 36 credits; One or two years; BSW from an accredited institution within the last seven years.

How Much Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (West Chester campus and Philadelphia, PASSHE Center City): Regular standing, PA residents, 2024-25: total tuition $34,080 ($1,704 per course) at West Chester; $30,600 ($1,530 per course) at the Philadelphia campus. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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Sources

  1. wcupa.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. Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

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