MSW Program Costs: Estimated Tuition & Fees
Tuition-based programs, including full-time MSW programs, are maintained by the Office of Planning & Budgeting and are determined by your residency status, graduate tier, and the total number of credit hours for which you register. Fee-based programs, including the Part-Time MSW options, are maintained by the Continuum College and are charged per credit hour. Please note: these estimates are based on 2025-2026 rates, tuition and fees are subject to annual increases.
The School follows a cohort based rate for MSW tuition/course fees, which means that as long as students continue in the program as expected, their tuition would remain the same as when they entered throughout the duration of their program. This practice applies to both resident and non-resident students.
Social Work students are able to fund their degree utilizing financial aid, fellowships, traineeships, assistantships, and additional programs that may help to supplement their education. Please visit our Funding Resources page for additional information.
Continuing students should reference their Canvas site for tuition/fee rates; these estimates only apply to students entering their program in 2025-2026.
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MSW Full-Time Program Tuition & Fees
Resident |
Non-Resident |
|
Quarterly Tuition and Fees 1 |
$8,590 |
$14,483 |
HSIP Fee Year 1 2 |
$78 |
$78 |
Course Fees Year 1 3 |
$185 |
$185 |
Student Services Fee 4 |
$75 |
$75 |
Estimated Tuition & Fees for 1st Year |
$26,108 |
$43,787 |
Total Estimated Tuition & Fees (2 years) |
$52,181 |
$87,539 |
The Academic Year includes three quarters, beginning in September and ending in June. It does not include summer quarter; students take 10-18 credits per quarter during fall, winter, and spring.
1 Tuition includes building, facilities, IMA, operating, services and activities, technology, and U-PASS fees. Fees are subject to change based on Board of Regents approval. International Students may have additional fees and are required to enroll in health insurance.
2 SSW students must participate in the HSIP. HSIP fee estimate includes a one-time $43 setup fee, and annual fees (est. $72).
3 SOC W 510 at $35 (year one) and SOC W 524/525 at $50 per quarter enrolled in practicum (all six quarters generally).
4 This fee is charged annually to cover events, activities, and conferences put on by the Office of Student Services.
MSW Part-Time Program Tuition & Fees
Part-Time Online and Part-Time Evening
Resident/Non-resident |
|
Fee per credit |
$996 |
UW/PCE Fees per quarter 1 |
$629 |
SSW/HSIP Fee Year 1 2 |
$78 |
Course Fees per year 3 |
$85-200 |
PCE Registration Fee per year 4 |
$220 |
Student Services Fee 5 |
$75 |
First Year (24 credits) |
$26,878 |
Total Estimated Fees (75 credits/9 quarters) |
$83,118 |
The Academic Year for Part-Time students begins in September and ends in August. Students take 6-9 Credits per quarter during fall, winter, spring and summer. The Part-Time Program typically takes 9-11 consecutive quarters. A total of 75 credits are required to graduate; the model program of study estimates 24 credits in year 1.
1 UW Fees charged through Professional and Continuing Education. Includes a building fee, tech fee, services and activities fee, IMA fee, facilities fee, and UPASS fee. Some of these fees are optional.
2SSW students must participate in the HSIP. HSIP fee estimate includes a one-time $43 setup fee, and annual fees (est. $72).
3 SOC W 510 at $35 and SOC W 524/525 at $50 per quarter when placed at a practicum agency (generally 6-8 quarters).
4 Part-Time students pay a non-refundable $55 registration transaction fee each quarter.
5 This fee is charged annually to cover events, activities, and conferences put on by the Office of Student Services.
*Note that the Tuition Exemption Program waivers do not apply to part-time programs.
MSW Advanced Standing Program Tuition & Fees
Resident |
Non-Resident |
|
Quarterly Tuition and Fees 1 |
$8,590 |
$14,483 |
HSIP Fee 2 |
$78 |
$78 |
Course Fees 3 |
$150 |
$150 |
Student Services Fee 4 |
$75 |
$75 |
Estimated Tuition & Fees (1 year/4 quarters) |
$34,663 |
$58,235 |
The Academic Program begins in mid-July and ends in June; students take 13 credits in summer quarter and 10-18 credits per quarter during fall, winter, and spring quarters.
1 Tuition includes building, facilities, IMA, operating, services and activities, technology, and U-PASS fees. Fees are subject to change based on Board of Regents approval. International Students may have additional fees and are required to enroll in health insurance.
2 SSW students must participate in the HSIP. HSIP fee estimate includes a one-time $43 setup fee, and annual fees (est. $72).
3 SOC W 524/525 at $50 per quarter enrolled in practicum (3 quarters).
4 This fee is charged annually to cover events, activities, and conferences put on by the Office of Student Services.