M.S.W. tuition and fees

VCU offers a number of tools for prospective (and current) students to estimate tuition and university fees: 

• Use the post-undergraduate tuition calculator; remember to select Master’s - Social Work Online or Master’s - Monroe Park Campus (on-campus students) under program.
• Confirm any additional fees based on the selected major or program.
• Understand the cost of attendance. COA is an estimate of educational expenses used to determine financial aid eligibility. These estimates are based on full-time attendance for the entire academic year. COA is a projected cost and does not represent the actual amount billed by VCU. Not all information will be applicable to students.
• The tuition rates for master’s, doctoral and first-professional programs at VCU are outlined in the 2024-25 tuition and fees document:
  • Pages 6-8 for on-campus rates for full- and part-time students.
  • Pages 43 & 45 for online rates for resident and non-resident students.

Part-time enrollment

For most graduate and professional studies programs, students enrolled in 8 credits or less are charged tuition and fees at the per-credit-hour rate. If you are planning to enroll on a part-time basis, multiply the per-credit-hour rate by the anticipated hours of enrollment.

Full-time enrollment

Post-undergraduate programs are considered full-time at 9 credits. Most programs are assessed a flat tuition rate for enrollment in 9 to 15 credits. A graduate student enrolled in more than 15 credits during any semester will be charged an overload tuition fee.

Graduate funding opportunities

There are many options for reducing your financial responsibility for graduate school at VCU. To learn more, check out the university's graduate funding opportunities. The School of Social Work also has M.S.W.-specific scholarships available for current students, and the Child Welfare Stipend Program offers funding for students who apply and are accepted, with a post-graduation work requirement. 

Disclaimer

VCU reserves the right to adjust tuition costs as necessary. The university reserves the right to revise or alter all fees, regulations pertaining to student fees and fee collection procedures at any time. The VCU Board of Trustees sets official fees in June/July of each year. Students may be responsible for purchasing books and other materials for various courses throughout the program.