Tuition for Online Masters in Social Work (MSW) Degree

Online MSW Estimated Tuition

Cost per credit hour	$537
Total number of credit hours	62 quarter credits
Total estimated tuition	$33,294
Other costs to consider	The estimated tuition does not include other necessary expenses such as textbooks, course materials, technology fees and potential travel costs for field placements. These costs will vary.

*This is an estimate of the total tuition based on the current school year and is subject to change.

Transfer Credits – If you have completed social work courses from a CSWE-accredited program, you may transfer up to 31 credits towards your MSW degree. If you have completed related social sciences courses from a non-social work program, you may transfer up to six elective credits.

Get Your Tuition Covered

We are excited that we have been awarded Oregon state grant funding for workforce development. As a result, for Oregon residents, EOU will be able to FULLY cover tuition for the 2025 fall quarter, for 12 students! EOU intends to continue to offer additional scholarships, for 12 students and up to $6,250 for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years.

We are committed to equitable tuition, and opportunities for financial support for your degree. Request more information and learn more about opportunities that may be available to you.

Military Students

EOU is a Military Friendly^Ⓡ School and offers many scholarships and benefits for traditional and online students, in addition to federal aid for U.S. military service members and veterans.

For EOU students pursuing fully online undergraduate programs and who have served in the National Guard or Reserves on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001, we offer the Active Duty Scholarship to cover remaining tuition after other benefits are applied.

U.S. military veterans can also apply for the Veterans United Foundation Scholarship to help with costs not covered by the GI Bill^Ⓡ. Since 2012, the Veterans United Foundation has awarded $450,000+ in scholarships to nearly 100 students across the country. Applicants must be a surviving spouse or a surviving child of a deceased service member or a deceased Veteran of the U.S. Military, or a Veteran with a 100% service connected disability.

Spouses and children of U.S. military service members may also be eligible for financial aid from EOU.

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Financial Aid

We feature affordable tuition, especially when compared to similar universities. About 92 percent of EOU online students benefit from financial aid and scholarships. There are many options available to students, including federal financial aid and scholarships.

Tuition & Aid