Frankfort, Kentucky

Kentucky State University BSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Arts and SciencesPublicHBCU

What BSW Options Does Kentucky State University Offer?

Kentucky State University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,214 a year in-state (2023-24).

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2 BSW Options at Kentucky State University

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Kentucky State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), TraditionalTransfer: Transfer Student Pathway for students moving from other institutions into the BSW$4,415 per semester (12-18 credits) in-state; $6,622.50 out-of-state; $368 per credit hour resident, $552 non-resident
Online BSW Program$437 per credit hour (virtual undergraduate rate)

From Kentucky State University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Kentucky State University Compares

Kentucky State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,214 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (144th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $13,260. It awarded 9 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 13th of 13 in Kentucky and 422nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Kentucky State UniversityKentucky medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$9,214$11,436$13,212

Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Kentucky State University beside other schools.

Is Kentucky State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Kentucky State University's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited BSW programs

Federal data (IPEDS) show Kentucky State University awarded 9 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Kentucky State University's BSW to a Kentucky License

  1. First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
  2. Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
  3. Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
  4. License: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Kentucky licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

Kentucky BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Kentucky State University

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Kentucky State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Kentucky State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Kentucky State University's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.

Does Kentucky State University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Online BSW Program is offered online.

Can You Transfer Into Kentucky State University's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Traditional: Transfer Student Pathway for students moving from other institutions into the BSW.

How Much Does Kentucky State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Traditional: $4,415 per semester (12-18 credits) in-state; $6,622.50 out-of-state; $368 per credit hour resident, $552 non-resident. Online BSW Program: $437 per credit hour (virtual undergraduate rate). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,214 in-state, $13,260 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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Sources

  1. kysu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
  4. Kentucky Board of Social Work

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs