Equity. Innovation. Transformation.

Top 10 Reasons to Join Our Community of Change Leaders
#6
group of students standing in front of sign that reads "Ecuador in the middle of the world"

9 short-term study abroad classes
Broaden your perspective of the world and gain new insight into how different countries and cultures approach social welfare issues, policies and practices

At the Forefront of Innovative Change
$5M+
in student aid +
93% employment rate within 6 months
9
paths of study and
specializations
1,000
field placements +
a student mentoring program
#9
school of social work in the U.S. and
#1 in Ohio
40
world-class faculty with a
22 average faculty h-index
$20M+
in funding at
9 research and training centers
Equitable Community Engagement

The Mandel School is home to nine research and training centers, including three Centers of Excellence, and First Year Cleveland, a transformative community movement dedicated to reversing infant and mother mortality. Our reach is local, national and international.

We foster equitable research and training collaborations and provide opportunities for students to participate in all aspects of the research process.

Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation awards $5 million to support scholarships

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation has awarded an extraordinary $5 million gift to the Mandel School to support scholarships and assist more gifted students who are committed to supporting equity, innovation and transformation.

Read about the gift.

And for Ohio residents, the state-funded $1.4 million Great Minds Fellowship offers up to $10,000 in additional financial support to MSW students pursuing roles in substance abuse and mental health treatment.