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Master of Social Work Program

University of Michigan School of Social Work
Ann Arbor, MI

About

Details at a Glance

  • School Type

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    Public
  • Application Fee

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    $75
  • Average In-State Tuition

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    $14,330
  • Average Out-of-State Tuition

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    $22,951
  • Financial Aid Available

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    Yes

Our Program

We are preparing tomorrow’s leaders and generating innovative ideas for addressing some of the world’s most complex problems.

The University of Michigan School of Social Work was founded in 1921 and has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1922.

Our Vision

A Better Society Through Individual and Social Change

Mission Statement

Advancing the social work profession’s vision and values, the University of Michigan School of Social Work seeks to develop a more equitable, caring, and socially just society. Such a society meets basic human needs, eliminates social and economic inequities, and empowers individuals, their communities, and institutions to reach their aspirations and potential. Drawing on an interdisciplinary faculty within a public university seated in a region of enormous need and promise, the School is dedicated to education, research, and service that fosters progressive change at local, national, and global levels.

Goals

  1. The School will provide an excellent education to students and practitioners in the knowledge and skills needed for contemporary and evolving social work practice.
  2. The School will create and disseminate knowledge about individual, community, and organizational concerns; social issues; social policy; and practice interventions, within a tradition of multi-disciplinary and multi-professional research.
  3. The School will engage in service to the community, the profession, and society through collaboration and leadership.

Admissions

  • Application Fee

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    $75

Requirements

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    TOEFL
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    Certified Academic Transcripts
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    Personal Statement
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    3 Letters of Recommendation
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    Resume
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    Applicants can request admission interviews

Application Deadline

Deadlines for Fall 2020 MSW Program

Early Application Deadline: December 1, 2019

Priority Deadline: March 1, 2020

Final Deadline: August 1, 2020

International & Non-Baccalaureate MSW Applicants

Early Application Deadline: December 1, 2019

Priority Deadline: February 1, 2020

Final Deadline: March 1, 2020

Student Body

  • Total Students

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    800 Students

Inclusion

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    Dedicated Diversity Office
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    28% Students of Color
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    45% Non Michigan Residents
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    Class Profile: https://ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/class-profile

Clubs & Associations

School of Social Work Student Organizations: https://ssw.umich.edu/studentorgs

Assist faculty with research projects: https://ssw.umich.edu/faculty

Tuition & Financial Aid

  • Average In-State Tuition

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    $14,330
  • Average Out-of-State Tuition

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    $22,951

Additional Information

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    Work-study Programs Available
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    Financial Aid Available
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    Application Fee Waivers Available
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    Numerous Funding Options: https://ssw.umich.edu/admissions/msw/financial-aid