Full-time tuition
In-state: $8,910;
Out-of-state: $26,250 (30 credit hours per year). New England residents may qualify for tuition breaks. 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
Experiential learning options
Our program offers internship opportunities and encourages other off-campus learning experiences, including community-engaged and service learning, national and international exchanges, and international courses.
Planning for Law or graduate school?
You could save time and money in earning your Law degree or MSW. We offer Accelerated Graduate Pathways to the University of Maine School of Law and to our Master of Social Work program.
Career opportunities
Prepare for a career in social service or research, such as an advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, substance abuse counselor, juvenile court worker, affirmative action worker, or urban planner. Our program will also prepare you for professional or graduate studies in fields such as Sociology, Social Work, or Law.
Program requirements
Study the relationship between individual experience and broader social forces. Understand the role of social structures in the creation — and dismantling — of class, race, sexuality, and gender inequalities.
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.
Accomplished faculty
Our faculty have national and international reputations as scholars and serve as community-based practitioners with extensive local networks. They prioritize hands-on collaboration with students through advising, internships, independent study, and more.
Honor society
Our Department of Sociology is affiliated with the international sociology honor society, Alpha Kappa Delta.
Do you live in New England?
You may be eligible for a special reduced tuition rate, as part of the New England Regional Student Program (RSP).
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.