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    Master of Social Work (MSW)

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    Seattle, USMSWIn-person2 years
    $87,539.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    43%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    120
    Cohort
    students
    75
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a 75-credit, 2-year, in-person MSW program based in Seattle, US. Tuition is $87,539.

    About the program

    Prepares graduates for leadership and direct-practice positions in settings such as health, aging, mental health, public education, multicultural communities, and nonprofit or government agencies. Offers specializations in Administration and Policy Practice, Community-Centered Integrative Practice, or Clinical Social Work.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #7
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFLI or TOEFLB scores of 92 or higher (4.5 or higher with new scoring scale)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS scores of 7.0 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $36,784.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $87,539 across 75 required credits.
    Is Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus take to complete?
    Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is structured around 2 years and 75 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 grade point average (on a 4 point scale) for credits earned at a regionally accredited institution awarding the bachelor’s, master’s, graduate doctoral degree, or professional doctoral degree OR at least a 3.0 for the last 90 quarter credits/60 semester credits
    How competitive is Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus reports an acceptance rate of approximately 43%.