CSWE-accredited · Lexington, Kentucky
Master of Social Work — University of Kentucky — 2027 edition
The University of Kentucky's CSWE-accredited MSW in Lexington is the census's strongest verified-cost case: 60 credits for regular standing and 30 for advanced standing at $790 per credit (2025–26) — UK's own published rate — with in-state tuition extended to all online social work students. Estimated tuition is $47,400 traditional or $23,700 advanced standing.
Verified federal outcomes: University of Kentucky
These are institution-level figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2023 data year, the most recent published) — they describe the whole institution, not the MSW program specifically. "Not published" means the figure was suppressed in federal reporting, not that it is zero.
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $13,212 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $33,406 |
| Average net price | $17,218 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | Not published |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 23,189 |
| Admission rate | Not published |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (unit ID 157085). Last verified: October 2026. Confirm current tuition and aid directly with the school before applying.
Program snapshot
| Accreditation | CSWE-accredited — online MSW fully accredited per the university FAQ |
|---|---|
| Regular standing credits | 60 credits |
| Advanced standing credits | 30 credits |
| Est. tuition (regular standing) | $47,400 |
| Est. tuition (advanced standing) | $23,700 |
| Cost status | Calculated from verified official inputs |
Estimated total tuition
| Track | Required credits | Published rate | Rate year | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular standing MSW | 60 | $790 / credit | 2025–26 | $47,400 |
| Advanced standing MSW | 30 | $790 / credit | 2025–26 | $23,700 |
Formula: estimated total tuition = officially published per-credit tuition × officially published required credits. Estimates exclude fees, books, and living costs. Residency: Kentucky resident rate where a resident schedule was published.
Formats & tracks
- Regular standing (60 credits) and advanced standing (30 credits) published in the program's tuition table.
- Campus-based program in Lexington, Kentucky, with online options.
- The university charges in-state tuition for all online social work students; full-time students can reduce costs through block tuition.
Accreditation evidence
- The University of Kentucky's online MSW is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, per the university's own FAQ.
Admissions notes
- Review current admission requirements, application deadlines, and BSW-recency rules for advanced standing directly with the program before applying.
- Advanced standing is typically reserved for applicants holding a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program — confirm current eligibility rules with the program.
Frequently asked questions
What is the estimated total cost of the University of Kentucky's MSW?
Estimated tuition is $47,400 for the 60-credit regular standing track and $23,700 for the 30-credit advanced standing track, calculated from UK's published 2025–26 rate of $790 per credit. These estimates exclude fees and other costs.
Is the University of Kentucky's MSW CSWE-accredited?
Yes. UK states its online MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Do online MSW students at UK pay in-state tuition?
Yes. UK extends in-state tuition to all online social work students, including the MSW, per the university's tuition page.
How many credits is the University of Kentucky's MSW?
The regular standing track requires 60 credits and the advanced standing track requires 30 credits, per UK's published tuition table.
Where is the University of Kentucky's MSW offered?
The program is based in Lexington, Kentucky, with campus and online options. Confirm current delivery formats with the program before applying.