Tuition & fees
Costs include tuition, fees, & other costs such as books. New England residents may qualify for a tuition break. See cost details
Financial aid
On average, 92% of enrolled students who file a FAFSA receive an offer. 91% of offers include scholarships, grants, waiver, and/or 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
Discover meaningful work
Our program will prepare you for a variety of careers that can have a positive community impact. Whether you’d like to work in law, social work, health care advocacy, community education, counseling, policy making, or wish to pursue a graduate degree, our in-depth curriculum will guide you as you explore new ways of thinking about gender, society, and culture.
Put learning into practice
Lead on-campus feminist activism through our Gender Studies Student Organization, and extend your reach into the community through our partnerships. Our students have completed internships with Equality Maine, the Maine Med Gender Clinic, Preble Street, Greater Portland Health, and League of Women Voters of Maine, among other centers for social justice, non-profit activism, and community needs.
Program requirements
Explore issues of gender, feminism, society, and culture. Our interdisciplinary program offers courses in areas including history, art, psychology, social work, sociology, and more. You’ll engage in meaningful research through our rigorous, participatory program with an activist commitment to social justice.
Champions of feminist activism
Our faculty hold terminal degrees and are widely published, frequently presenting at national and international conferences on diverse topics such as LGBTQ+ issues, family dynamics, reproductive justice, incarceration and more. They also lend their expertise by serving on boards of local community organizations
A place to learn and grow
Our Women and Gender Studies House on the Portland campus provides a safe, relaxed space for students to build community and meet one-on-one with faculty.
Do you live in New England?
You may be eligible for a reduced tuition rate, as part of the NEBHE Tuition Break Program.
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.
Planning for Law or graduate school?
You could save time and money in earning your Law doctorate or MSW. We offer Accelerated Graduate Pathways to the University of Maine School of Law and our Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
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.