CSWE-accredited (initial, 2023) · Pikeville, Kentucky
Master of Social Work — University of Pikeville — 2027 edition
The University of Pikeville's MSW — granted initial CSWE accreditation in March 2023 — runs 60 credits regular standing or 30 advanced standing, delivered 100% online. The private nonprofit university leans into its Appalachian setting, including a Registered Play Therapist coursework pathway (135 hours toward RPT educational requirements) through the Appalachian Institute for Play Therapy. No program-specific per-credit tuition rate is published, so this census does not estimate cost.
Verified federal outcomes: University of Pikeville
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 | $24,150 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $24,150 |
| Average net price | $13,591 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | Not published |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,140 |
| Admission rate | Not published |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (unit ID 157535). Last verified: October 2026. Confirm current tuition and aid directly with the school before applying.
Program snapshot
| Accreditation | CSWE-accredited — initial accreditation granted March 2023 |
|---|---|
| Regular standing credits | 60 credits |
| Advanced standing credits | 30 credits |
| Cost status | Not published — no program-level per-credit rate confirmed |
Estimated total tuition
Formats & tracks
- Regular standing (60-hour) and advanced standing (30-hour) tracks published in the MSW Student Handbook.
- Coursework is 100% online, per the university's accreditation announcement.
- Confirm current delivery formats, sequencing, and field placement logistics with the program before applying.
Accreditation evidence
- UPIKE's MSW was granted initial accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation, effective March 2023.
Admissions notes
- Review current admission requirements, application deadlines, and BSW-recency rules for advanced standing directly with the program before applying.
- Confirm current sequencing and start terms with the program.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Pikeville's MSW CSWE-accredited?
Yes. UPIKE's MSW was granted initial accreditation by CSWE's Commission on Accreditation, effective March 2023.
Is UPIKE's MSW available online?
Yes. Coursework is 100% online, per the university's accreditation announcement.
How many credits is UPIKE's MSW?
The regular standing program requires 60 credit hours and advanced standing requires 30 credit hours, per the MSW Student Handbook.
Why is there no cost estimate for UPIKE's MSW?
UPIKE 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.