CSWE-accredited · Bowling Green, Kentucky
Master of Social Work — Western Kentucky University — 2027 edition
Western Kentucky University's CSWE-accredited MSW in Bowling Green runs 60 credits traditional or 33 advanced standing, in hybrid and online formats — confirmed in the program's own admissions application. At the published resident graduate rate of $607 per credit (Fall 2025 / Spring 2026), estimated tuition is $36,420 traditional or $20,031 advanced standing, with a rural-communities emphasis distinguishing the curriculum.
Verified federal outcomes: Western 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 | $11,436 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $27,000 |
| Average net price | $10,916 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | Not published |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 12,267 |
| Admission rate | Not published |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (unit ID 157951). Last verified: October 2026. Confirm current tuition and aid directly with the school before applying.
Program snapshot
| Accreditation | CSWE-accredited — MSW listed among CSWE-accredited degrees |
|---|---|
| Traditional credits | 60 credits |
| Advanced standing credits | 33 credits |
| Est. resident tuition (traditional) | $36,420 |
| Est. resident tuition (advanced standing) | $20,031 |
| Cost status | Calculated from verified official inputs |
Estimated total tuition
| Track | Required credits | Published rate | Rate year | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional MSW | 60 | $607 / resident credit | Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 | $36,420 |
| Advanced standing MSW | 33 | $607 / resident credit | Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 | $20,031 |
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.
Formats & tracks
- Traditional (60 credits) and advanced standing (33 credits) published in the graduate catalog.
- Hybrid and online program options confirmed in the program's 2025 admissions application (rev. 07/2025).
- Students enrolled exclusively in distance-learning courses are assessed a different rate ($707/credit, 2025–26) — confirm which rate applies before using these estimates.
Accreditation evidence
- WKU's School of Health and Social Services lists the Council on Social Work Education among the accreditations of its Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees.
Admissions notes
- Review current admission requirements, application deadlines, and BSW-recency rules for advanced standing directly with the program before applying.
- Advanced standing is for BSW graduates of CSWE-accredited programs — confirm current eligibility rules with the program.
Frequently asked questions
What is the estimated total cost of WKU's MSW?
Estimated resident tuition is $36,420 for the 60-credit traditional track and $20,031 for the 33-credit advanced standing track, calculated from the published Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 rate of $607 per resident credit. These estimates exclude fees and other costs.
Is WKU's MSW program CSWE-accredited?
Yes. WKU's School of Health and Social Services lists CSWE among the accreditors of its bachelor's and master's social work degrees.
Is WKU's MSW available online?
Yes. The program's 2025 admissions application confirms hybrid and online program options. Students enrolled exclusively in distance-learning courses are assessed a separate rate — confirm which rate applies.
How many credits is WKU's MSW?
The traditional track requires 60 credits and the advanced standing track requires 33 credits, per the graduate catalog.
Where is WKU's MSW offered?
The program is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Confirm current delivery formats with the program before applying.
Sources
- CSWE accreditation. WKU lists 'Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) — Bachelor and Master of Social Work Degrees' among school accreditations. Source ↗
- 2025–26 tuition rates. Tuition & Fees Schedule, Fall 2025 / Spring 2026: $607 per credit (graduate resident); $707 graduate distance-learning rate. Source ↗
- Delivery formats. MSW admissions application (rev. 07/2025) lists hybrid and online program options. Source ↗