Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The Department of Anthropology offers both Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in anthropology as well as a minor in anthropology.

There are opportunities for majors in our department to expand their classroom education in anthropology by becoming involved in faculty research projects, participating in field schools and study abroad opportunities, taking part in the Honors Program and by joining the Texas State University chapter of the Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honor Society.

Undergraduate Anthropology majors choose between two degrees: The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science. The undergraduate curriculum for students seeking the B.A. and B.S. degrees in Anthropology is structured to ensure that all students receive the knowledge to achieve the educational outcomes prescribed by the faculty, as well as allow for flexibility in training so that the personal goals of each student is achieved. Students pursuing either degree have the opportunity to participate in departmental field schools and/or an internship program.


Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

63%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Texas State University - San Marcos
Texas State University - San Marcos

601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas, USA

Program Intakes

Open date

August 5, 2024

Submission deadline

June 1, 2025

Open date

April 1, 2025

Submission deadline

October 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including an optional internship

Program Length

$39700 USD

Cost of Living

$90 USD

Application fee

$20087 USD

Tution fee

Other Fees

International Services Fees: $1,364 per year
Books and Supplies Fees: $760 per year
Athletic Fees: $616 per year
Student Center Fees: $200 per year
Recreational Sports Fees: $188 per year