Master of Social Work Online: Tuition
Online Master of Social Work Estimated Tuition
| Cost per credit hour | Online graduate students pay in-state tuition regardless of residency. $753 per credit hour for students enrolled in 1-8 credit hours per semester. $6,761 block tuition for students enrolled in 9+ credit hours per semester. No additional cost for taking more than 9 credits. |
| Total number of credit hours | Regular Standing: 60 credits Advanced Standing: 30 credits |
| Total estimated cost, minus fees | Regular Standing: $45,180* Advanced Standing: $22,590* Save up to 40% with Block Tuition. |
| Other costs to budget for | *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. |
What is Block Tuition?
Block tuition enables online MSW students to pay a single flat tuition amount for the semester, and save up to 40% on tuition when enrolled in nine or more credits for that semester. Taking advantage of block tuition also means that students will graduate in a much faster timeframe.
Please note that all quoted tuition rates are based on the 2024-2025 academic year and are subject to change without notice.
Military Students
Military students at the University of Kentucky may receive benefits, including waived application fees, emergency loans and book vouchers, veteran transition classes, and more. You can also check out the Veterans Resource Center page.
The University of Kentucky is routinely ranked as a Top 10 school for veterans by Military Times EDGE magazine. We are a Best for Vets college and a Yellow Ribbon school.
What Financial Aid is Available?
We recommend submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Some financial support is based on your filing date, so applying early may increase the amount of aid you receive. The University of Kentucky’s Title IV code is 001989.
The UK College of Social Work also offers numerous scholarships based on academic performance, financial need, and other factors. These scholarships include but are not limited to the Wiley Partnership Scholarship, Evelyn J. Black Memorial Fund, Social Work Advancement Fund, and Jewels in the Mountain Scholarship Endowment.
Graduate students can also apply for a federal loan and receive up to $20,500.
Please note, Federal Title IV financial aid is only available for certificate courses when they are taken as a part of a degree-seeking program.
Financial Aid