Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does University of Kentucky Offer?
University of Kentucky offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $13,212 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Kentucky's own MSW with advanced standing.
2 BSW Options at University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky school profile · LexingtonFormatOn campusTuition$13,212per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEOnline Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky school profile · LexingtonFormatOnlineTuition$654per creditAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Kentucky
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)120 credits | Minimum 2.5 GPA on all college coursework; $50 application fee | ||
| Online Bachelor of Arts in Social Work120 credits | 2.5 minimum GPA on all college work | $654 per credit hour |
From University of Kentucky'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 University of Kentucky Compares
University of Kentucky's undergraduate tuition and fees, $13,212 a year for residents (2023-24), match the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (283rd lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $33,406. It awarded 81 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 13 in Kentucky and 46th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Kentucky | Kentucky median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $13,212 | $11,436 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Kentucky beside other schools.
From University of Kentucky's BSW to an MSW
University of Kentucky runs Master of Social Work (online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credits, As few as 2 semesters; 12 months full time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Kentucky or elsewhere.
University of Kentucky MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Kentucky's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Kentucky'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 University of Kentucky awarded 81 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Kentucky's BSW to a Kentucky License
- First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
- Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
- Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
- 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 University of Kentucky
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
University of Kentucky BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Kentucky's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Kentucky'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 University of Kentucky Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Online Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is offered online.
How Do You Get Into University of Kentucky's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW): Minimum 2.5 GPA on all college coursework; $50 application fee. Online Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: 2.5 minimum GPA on all college work.
How Much Does University of Kentucky's BSW Cost?
Online Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: $654 per credit hour. Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $13,212 in-state, $33,406 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can University of Kentucky BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Kentucky runs Master of Social Work (online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credits, As few as 2 semesters; 12 months full time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Kentucky
- Asbury UniversityWilmore
- Brescia UniversityOwensboro
- Campbellsville UniversityCampbellsville
- Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond
- Kentucky State UniversityFrankfort
- Morehead State UniversityMorehead
- Murray State UniversityMurray
- Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights
- All social work programs in KentuckyState guide and BSW license