Master of Social Work Cost of Attendance

An Investment in Yourself and Your Community

Selecting a Master of Social Work program is not easy task, and cost is often a factor when making this important decision. Below, we outline costs associated with obtaining a Carroll College MSW, for both our traditional 60-credit track and our 30-credit advanced standing track, when enrolled on a full-time basis. If you have any questions about the cost of attending Carroll's MSW program, please contact us.

Total Program Costs (AY 2025-2026)

The table below provides an overview of estimated total costs, inclusive of tuition and fees, for both program tracks.

Tuition and FeesTraditional Track
(60 credit hours)
Advanced Standing Track
(30 credit hours)
Enrollment Deposit$400$400
Program Tuition$45,000$22,500
Master Fee$2,800$1,500
Program Fee$600$300
Clinical Course Fee$300$150
Liability Insurance Fee$100$50
Graduation Fee$160$160
Estimated Total  Program Cost$49,360$25,060

Tuition and Fee Schedule (AY 2024-2025)

The table below offers a breakdown of credit hour costs and how program fees are scheduled.  

Tuition and FeesCostFrequency
Enrollment Deposit$400Per admission
Program Tuition$750Per credit
Master Fee

$700 (8 credits or more)

$350 (7 credits or less)

Per semester
Program Fee$150Per semester
Clinical Course Fee$150Enrolled in SW 515 or 535
Liability Insurance Fee$50Per practicum course
Graduation Fee$160One time at graduation

Other Fees (AY 2024-2025)

The table provides an overview of fees that are applied on an as-needed basis. Payment schedules and the process for setting up a tuition / fee payment plan can be found at Carroll's Business Office webpage. 

Tuition and FeesCostFrequency
Tuition Late Fee$100Per semester
Payment Plan Set-Up Fee$50Per semester
Payment Plan Installment Late Fee$10Per late installment