CSWE-accredited · Louisville, Kentucky
Master of Science in Social Work — University of Louisville — 2027 edition
The University of Louisville's Kent School of Social Work and Family Science offers a CSWE-accredited MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) — 60 credits regular standing, 30 advanced standing — on campus and online. No MSSW-specific per-credit rate is published, so this census presents planning estimates of $51,000 and $25,500 built from UofL's published standard online graduate rate of $850 per credit, with that caveat stated.
Verified federal outcomes: University of Louisville
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 | $12,828 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $29,174 |
| Average net price | $17,634 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | Not published |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 14,187 |
| Admission rate | Not published |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (unit ID 157289). Last verified: October 2026. Confirm current tuition and aid directly with the school before applying.
Program snapshot
| Accreditation | CSWE-accredited — BSW and MSSW accredited per the Kent School |
|---|---|
| Regular standing credits | 60 credits |
| Advanced standing credits | 30 credits |
| Planning est. (regular standing) | $51,000 |
| Planning est. (advanced standing) | $25,500 |
| Cost status | Planning estimate — uses the university standard online graduate rate, not a published MSSW rate |
Estimated total tuition
| Track | Required credits | Published rate | Rate year | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular standing MSSW | 60 | $850 / credit (standard online graduate rate) | current published | $51,000 |
| Advanced standing MSSW | 30 | $850 / credit (standard online graduate rate) | current published | $25,500 |
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); the advanced standing track is the 30-credit advanced portion of the 60-credit program.
- Campus-based program in Louisville, Kentucky, with online MSSW options.
- Confirm current delivery formats, sequencing, and any program-specific tuition with the Kent School before applying.
Accreditation evidence
- The Kent School's BSW and MSSW programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- The school reports a top-50 national ranking per U.S. News & World Report 2025.
Admissions notes
- Review current admission requirements, application deadlines, and BSW-recency rules for advanced standing directly with the Kent School before applying.
- The degree is titled MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) — the equivalent of the MSW for licensing purposes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Louisville's social work master's an MSW?
Louisville awards the MSSW — Master of Science in Social Work — through its Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. It is the school's CSWE-accredited master's in social work.
What is the estimated cost of Louisville's MSSW?
No MSSW-specific per-credit rate is published, so this census gives planning estimates only: $51,000 for the 60-credit regular track and $25,500 for the 30-credit advanced standing track, built from UofL's published standard online graduate rate of $850 per credit. Confirm actual rates with the Kent School.
Is Louisville's MSSW program CSWE-accredited?
Yes. The Kent School states its BSW and MSSW programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
How many credits is Louisville's MSSW?
The regular standing program requires 60 credits; advanced standing requires 30 credits.
Where is Louisville's MSSW offered?
The program is based in Louisville, Kentucky, with campus and online options. Confirm current delivery formats with the program before applying.