Bachelor in Women's Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for in-state students is $8,500 per year; out-of-state tuition is $28,000 per year..

Graduates are qualified to pursue advanced study or work in fields related to gender, race, and social justice. The programme examines power structures rooted in gender, sexuality, race, and ability through interdisciplinary study. Students engage with theoretical frameworks and real-world applications across global contexts. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis of historical and contemporary social movements.

Focus areas include Women's Studies, Gender Studies, Sexuality Studies, LGBTQ Studies, Black Women's Studies.

The programme requires 36 credits in major courses, including core requirements and electives. Students complete a capstone experience as part of the degree.

Graduates enter graduate programmes, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and public policy institutions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for competitive consideration. Official transcripts and a personal statement are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 45% of applicants.

Research is central to the University of Maryland, College Park, where scholars and scientists work on disease, energy technology, national security, and other societal challenges. The university recorded $1.5 billion in combined research expenditures with the University of Maryland, Baltimore in fiscal year 2024. Its faculty include 110 members of the National Academies, six Pulitzer Prize winners, two Nobel laureates, and one Emmy winner. Research and teaching connect with work in communities and around the globe.

Students choose from more than 300 degree-granting programs, including over 100 undergraduate majors across 12 colleges and schools and more than 230 graduate programs. Academic support includes advising, tutoring, career planning, libraries, and special programs that bring students together around shared interests. UMD’s libraries provide access to 9 million titles in seven libraries and online. The campus also offers arts programming, athletics, more than 900 student clubs, and living-learning opportunities.

College Park places students near Washington, D.C., Maryland, and major research, policy, and arts institutions. UMD welcomes students from all 50 states and 128 countries and provides resources to support international students’ educational, professional, and personal transition. Students can study abroad at more than 300 destinations, while more than 2,000 students participate in study abroad each year. Graduate students can explore scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships.