MSW Tuition and Fees: 2021-2022

The tuition rate for full-time MSW students for the 2021-2022 academic year is $22,295 per semester.
Rates for the 2022-2023 academic year will be announced in spring 2022.

The Brown School offers generous scholarship support—approximately $8 million awarded last year—as well as need-based financial aid.

In addition to tuition, students are assessed the following annual fees:

Students are encouraged to contact Student Health Services for more information about health insurance coverage and the Health & Wellness fee. Students will also be able to find information about how to waive out of the graduate student health insurance enrollment.

When considering the overall costs of graduate education, students must take into consideration not only the cost of tuition and fees, but also “cost of living” expenses such as rent/mortgage payments, utilities, food, transportation, books/supplies and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Note: Students enrolled in fewer than 9 hours will be charged per credit hour ($1,486/hour).

Scholarships and Funding

The Brown School offers generous scholarship support—approximately $8 million awarded last year—as well as need-based financial aid. All students requesting scholarship consideration will receive an award.

Brown School students typically cover their educational expenses through a combination of sources, including the following:

• Scholarships from the Brown School
  
• Scholarships and grants from external organizations
  
• Yellow Ribbon Post-9/11 GI Bill or other military benefits
  
• Part-time research assistantships and campus-based employment
  
• Federal funding (student loans and work-study)
  
• Family or personal savings and out-of-pocket payments
  

Peace Corps alumni are also eligible for the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program.

If you have questions about your financial aid options, please contact us.