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    Social-Personality Psychology (MA)

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    Rochester, USMAIn-person2 years
    $68,400.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    3
    Cohort
    students
    $70.00
    App fee

    Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester is a 2-year, in-person MA program based in Rochester, US. Tuition is $68,400.

    About the program

    The program prepares graduate students as researchers in social-personality psychology through coursework in core areas, advanced seminars, research methods, and quantitative skills, culminating in a master's thesis by the end of the second year. Faculty research areas include emotion regulation, achievement motivation, social interaction, social cognition, health psychology, and psychology of religion.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are not required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle but will be considered if submitted. We do not adhere to specific cut-offs in GPA or GRE scores.
    TOEFL
    required
    IELTS
    required

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $16,146.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester is $68,400.
    Is Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester online or in-person?
    Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester is offered in-person.
    How long does Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester take to complete?
    Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester is structured around 2 years.
    How large is the Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester cohort?
    Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester typically enrolls around 3 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester?
    Post-completion work rights for Social-Personality Psychology (MA) at University of Rochester: 12 months OPT (US)