Full-time tuition
In-state: $8,910;
Out-of-state: $26,250 (30 credit hours per year). See details and other costs
Financial aid
Average offer covers a large portion of tuition & fees.
In-state: nearly 100%;
Out-of-state: nearly 70%.
May include scholarships, grants, waiver, & work-study. Explore aid
Program duration
Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options
Admissions
SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines
Program Highlights
Program requirements
Explore the principles of behavior through courses that focus on psychology of the lifespan, social and abnormal psychology, theories of personality, psychology of learning, cognitive processes, sensation and perception, physiological psychology, and the history and systems of psychology.
Career opportunities
Our program will prepare you for a career in a wide range of business and non-profit organizations, as well as graduate school in the areas of psychology, counseling, social work, public health, medicine, and law.
Diverse, accomplished faculty
Each of our full-time faculty members represent a unique specialization within the field of psychology, including health psychology, community and cultural psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and biological psychology.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.
Considering transferring to USM?
We welcome students who are transferring from another four-year university or community college. Our knowledgeable Admissions Counselors will help you to navigate the admissions and credit-transfer process.
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Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.