Walla Walla University Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
CSWE candidacyDSWPrivate nonprofitWilma Hepker School of Social Work and Sociology
What Social Work Doctorates Does Walla Walla University Offer?
Walla Walla University in College Place, Washington offers one social work doctorate: Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.), offered online. CSWE lists the practice doctorate as in candidacy. Estimated DSW tuition is $51,532 before fees.
From Walla Walla University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Walla Walla University Compares
Estimated tuition for Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.) is $51,532, the 13th lowest of 19 practice doctorates on this site with an estimate (median $45,000).
Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.) requires 52 credits; the median practice doctorate on this site requires 48.
Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.) asks for 2 years of post-master's practice, against a median of 2 among DSWs that state a figure.
Walla Walla University's practice doctorate is in CSWE candidacy (directory captured September 30, 2026): it is working toward accreditation and is not yet accredited.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Walla Walla University
practice doctorates (DSW) awarded, 2022-23
12
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 12 social work doctorates awarded by Walla Walla University in 2022-23. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
More Social Work Doctorates in Washington and Bordering States
Walla Walla University's practice doctorate is in CSWE candidacy (directory captured September 30, 2026): it is working toward accreditation and is not yet accredited.
Can You Earn Walla Walla University's DSW Online?
Yes. Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.) (online; two week-long on-campus residencies).
How Much Does Walla Walla University's DSW Cost?
Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.): $991 per quarter hour; general fee $162 per quarter (2026-27), about $51,532 for 52 credits before fees.
What Do You Need to Apply to Walla Walla University's DSW?
Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.): Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program, minimum 3.2 MSW GPA. Minimum of two years of post-MSW direct practice experience.
Does Walla Walla University Require the GRE?
Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.): No GRE required.
How Long Does Walla Walla University's DSW Take?
Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.): 8 quarters over 2 years, full time (52 quarter credit hours).
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