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What Social Work Doctorates Does University of Denver Offer?
University of Denver in Denver, Colorado offers one social work doctorate: PhD in Social Work, taught on campus. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.
Most students admitted with a package typically providing four years of support: graduate assistantship with living stipend, 100 percent tuition waiver and health care subsidy in years 1-2; pre-dissertation fellowship with stipend in year 3; dissertation fellowship with stipend in year 4
From University of Denver's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How University of Denver Compares
University of Denver states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at University of Denver
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
6
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 6 social work doctorates awarded by University of Denver in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 27th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
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University of Denver PhD in Social Work: Common Questions
Can You Earn University of Denver's PhD in Social Work Online?
No. PhD in Social Work is taught on campus.
Is University of Denver's PhD in Social Work Funded?
PhD in Social Work: Most students admitted with a package typically providing four years of support: graduate assistantship with living stipend, 100 percent tuition waiver and health care subsidy in years 1-2; pre-dissertation fellowship with stipend in year 3; dissertation fellowship with stipend in year 4.
What Do You Need to Apply to University of Denver's PhD?
PhD in Social Work: MSW or a master's degree in a related field.
Every program on this site was checked on the school's own website in October 2026. CSWE status for practice doctorates comes only from the Council on Social Work Education's own directory, and program size from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) doctoral completions. Sponsored listings are labeled as ads and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs