PhD Psychology at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

With a collaboration of research, lectures and clinical training, Ph.D. seeking psychology students are a part of a small collegial department with internationally recognized research opportunities. Understand the human condition with a Ph.D. in psychology.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

Career pathways

With a doctorate in psychology, you open the door to a wide range of exciting and meaningful career paths. Whether you want to help people through therapy, shape policy, teach, lead research or work in business or healthcare, this degree gives you the skills and knowledge to make a real difference and follow your passion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application materials include the application, a statement of purpose, undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. An application fee of $50 is required. Applications are evaluated based on the applicants’ academic qualifications, stated research and (if applicable) clinical interests. Particular attention is paid to the fit between the applicant’s expressed research and clinical interests and the particular strengths and offerings of our program. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is December 1 . We only admit students one time per year. Our graduate students begin their programs of study in the fall semester. Although our graduate programs technically consist of separate master’s and doctoral degree components, only students who are applying for, and who expect to complete, the doctoral program are considered for admission. That is, we do not offer a terminal master’s degree.

Domestic applicants: USD 7,260 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band (30 credits), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 21,340 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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