CSWE-accredited · Richmond, Kentucky
Master of Social Work — Eastern Kentucky University — 2027 edition
Eastern Kentucky University's CSWE-accredited MSW in Richmond is delivered 100% online in accelerated 7-week terms, with 48–62 credits for generalist students and 30 for advanced standing per the graduate catalog. Its standout feature is five graduate certificates — Addictions Intervention, Mental Health, Child and Family Services, Leadership and Management, Social Advocacy and Justice — included at no additional cost. No program-specific per-credit tuition rate is published, so this census does not estimate cost.
Verified federal outcomes: Eastern Kentucky 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 | $10,130 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $20,820 |
| Average net price | $9,962 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | Not published |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 11,674 |
| Admission rate | Not published |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (unit ID 156620). Last verified: October 2026. Confirm current tuition and aid directly with the school before applying.
Program snapshot
| Accreditation | CSWE-accredited per the program page |
|---|---|
| Generalist credits | 48–62 graduate hours (catalog range) |
| Advanced standing credits | 30 graduate hours |
| Delivery | 100% online, 7-week terms |
| Certificates | Five included at no additional cost |
| Cost status | Not published — no program-level per-credit rate confirmed |
Estimated total tuition
Formats & tracks
- 100% online MSW with 8-week asynchronous courses and field practicum hours, per the graduate catalog.
- Part- and full-time courses of study with employer-based field placements, per the catalog.
- Confirm current delivery formats, sequencing, and start terms with the program before applying.
Accreditation evidence
- Eastern Kentucky University's MSW is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, per the program page.
Admissions notes
- Review current admission requirements, application deadlines, and BSW-recency rules for advanced standing directly with the program before applying.
- Advanced standing applicants submit a BSW final practicum evaluation and additional recommendations, per the catalog.
Frequently asked questions
Is EKU's MSW program CSWE-accredited?
Yes. EKU's MSW program page states the program is CSWE-accredited.
Is EKU's MSW available online?
Yes. EKU's MSW is a 100% online program with accelerated 7-week terms and multiple start dates per year.
How many credits is EKU's MSW?
The graduate catalog lists a variable 48–62 graduate hours for the generalist program and 30 graduate hours for advanced standing.
What certificates does EKU's MSW include?
Five graduate certificates — Addictions Intervention, Mental Health, Child and Family Services, Leadership and Management, and Social Advocacy and Justice — at no additional cost, per the program.
Why is there no cost estimate for EKU's MSW?
EKU does not publish a program-specific per-credit MSW tuition rate in current primary sources, so this census labels the cost not published rather than estimating from an unverified rate.