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Overview
The University of Kansas / School of Social Welfare is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Social Work (JD/MSW) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 180 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
315
Applied
257
Accepted
185
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
85
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 17th | January 17th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, social work related experience, 3 letters of recommendation, student-issued transcripts from all previously attended schools regardless of degree status | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE (Quantitative and Verbal) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Master's degree in social work or related field, minimum GPA of 3.5, personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, completion of a statistics course with minimum B grade |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 17 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
386
Total Graduate Students
1%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.4% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.81% |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.81% |
| Asian | 2.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 5.44% |
| Unknown | 0.52% |
Gender
Male (12%)
Female (87%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Poverty, child welfare, children's mental health, aging and long-term care, families and connections |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Room 108, Twente Hall
1545 Lilac Lane
Lawrence, KS 66045
United States
1545 Lilac Lane
Lawrence, KS 66045
United States
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