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MSWKentucky.com The True-Cost Census · 2027

The Kentucky MSW True-Cost Census

CSWE-accredited · Campbellsville, Kentucky

Master of Social Work — Campbellsville University — 2027 edition

Campbellsville University's CSWE-accredited MSW runs 60 credits traditional or 30 advanced standing, delivered online. At the university's published rate of $640 per credit, estimated tuition is $38,400 traditional or $19,200 advanced standing — Campbellsville's own published estimates. It is Kentucky's clearest faith-integrated option, with five combinable areas of focus and three entry points per year.

Verified federal outcomes: Campbellsville University

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$26,990
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$26,990
Average net price$18,246
Graduation rate (150% time)Not published
Undergraduate enrollment2,641
Admission rateNot published

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (unit ID 156365). Last verified: October 2026. Confirm current tuition and aid directly with the school before applying.

Program snapshot

Campbellsville University — verified facts
AccreditationCSWE-accredited per the MSW Program Handbook (rev. 06/01/2024)
Traditional credits60 credits
Advanced standing credits30 credits
Est. tuition (traditional)$38,400
Est. tuition (advanced standing)$19,200
Cost statusCalculated from verified official inputs

Estimated total tuition

Exhibit 1 · Estimated total tuition Source: published university inputs
Estimated tuition — Campbellsville University
Track Required credits Published rate Rate year Estimated tuition
Traditional MSW 60 $640 / credit current published $38,400
Advanced standing MSW 30 $640 / credit current published $19,200

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.

Traditional MSW: 60 credits × $640/credit = $38,400 estimated tuition
Advanced standing MSW: 30 credits × $640/credit = $19,200 estimated tuition

Formats & tracks

  • Traditional (60-hour) and advanced standing (30-hour) tracks published in the graduate catalog.
  • The advanced standing program is 100% online coursework plus a 450-hour advanced practicum, per the program page.
  • Three entry points to the program: August, January, and May, per the university catalog.

Accreditation evidence

  • The MSW Program Handbook (rev. 06/01/2024) states Campbellsville's BSW and MSW are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Admissions notes

  • Review current admission requirements, application deadlines, and BSW-recency rules for advanced standing directly with the program before applying.
  • Applicants whose BSW was completed more than seven years ago are required to complete the 60-hour MSW program, per the catalog.
Admission requirements, deadlines, and BSW-recency rules change — confirm current details with the program before applying.

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated total cost of Campbellsville's MSW?

Estimated tuition is $38,400 for the 60-hour traditional track and $19,200 for the 30-hour advanced standing track, calculated from the university's published rate of $640 per credit. These estimates exclude fees and other costs.

Is Campbellsville's MSW program CSWE-accredited?

Yes. The MSW Program Handbook states Campbellsville's BSW and MSW are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Is Campbellsville's MSW available online?

Yes. The advanced standing program is 100% online coursework plus a 450-hour advanced practicum; the university catalog describes the advanced curriculum as offered hybrid or online.

What areas of focus does Campbellsville's MSW offer?

Clinical, Substance Use Disorders, Faith-Based, Forensic, and School Social Work — combinable as dual focuses, per the program.

How many credits is Campbellsville's MSW?

The traditional track requires 60 credit hours and the advanced standing track requires 30 credit hours, per the university catalog.

Sources

  1. Credit totals. Graduate catalog: 60-hour traditional MSW, 30-credit advanced generalist curriculum. Source ↗
  2. Tuition rate. Online advanced standing MSW program page: $640 per credit; published estimates $38,400 (60-hour) and $19,200 (30-hour). Source ↗