Tuition and Fees for the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) are coordinated through the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Office of Student Financial Services. The University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees and other charges at any time deemed necessary by the University and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.

Current per credit rates:

Residency MSW (Per credit) PhD (Per credit)
Resident $729.00 $638.00

Non-

Resident

$1,307.00 $1,102.00

Fee Schedule

Academic Term Bill Due Date
Fall 2025

8/25/2025

Spring 2026 1/26/2026

The Value of Your UMSSW Degree

As part of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, you’ll gain access to interdisciplinary learning across six health and human services schools, access to career development resources and a strong network of 17,000+ alumni. UMSSW is also the only social work school in Baltimore offering dual degree programs—more than any other program in Maryland—empowering you to explore a variety of career pathways.

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