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B.A. in Social Work Online: Tuition

Online Bachelor of Social Work Tuition & Costs

Investing in yourself with a bachelor’s in social work prepares you for new opportunities and advanced earning potential throughout your career. As an online BASW student, you’ll pay the same affordable UK in-state tuition rate of $654 per credit hour no matter where you call home. Earn your degree from a nationally respected, CSWE-accredited program without the financial burden of high out-of-state tuition costs.

Bring your course credits with you to UK and save even more. Transfer up to 67 credits into the online BASW program to help reduce the total cost of your degree as well as your time to graduation. Social work scholarships, financial aid, military education benefits, and employer tuition reimbursement may further offset costs for eligible students.

Calculate your cost for attending UK Use our tuition calculator to help you estimate your total tuition costs.

Cost per Credit Hour$654*
Total Number of Credit Hours120 (Students may transfer up to 67 credits from a two year institution.)
Total Estimated Tuition*All online BASW students pay an in-state tuition rate. Published tuition costs to attend UK may differ from a student’s estimated total “cost of attendance,” which includes the amount an online student may choose to spend on expenses such as housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other personal items or activities per academic year. For further information regarding specific charges for instruction and related services (excluding other living and personal expenses), please refer to the tuition and fees page.
Additional FeesStudents are assessed a $10 per credit hour Distance Learning Fee in addition to tuition, mandatory fees, and any other course-specific fees. The distance learning fee supports infrastructure and technical support for remote course delivery.

Calculate your costs for attending UK with our Tuition Calculator.

Your Military Education Benefits Go Further at UK

GI Bill® & Yellow Ribbon Program

Family Education Benefits

UK provides strong support for active-duty service members and veterans. Use your military education benefits for tuition, housing, textbooks, or vocational services, or transfer them to your spouse or child.

Military Support

UK Online Social Work Tuition & Financial Aid

Block Tuition

Social Work Scholarships

In addition to federal Pell grants, student loans, and work-study opportunities, UK supports your investment in a college education with a block tuition option plus scholarships for online BASW, MSW, and DSW students.

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You’re likely to have questions as you make your decision about pursuing an online degree. From program information to application process details, we’re here to help you find the answers you need.