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    MA in Anthropology

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    Washington, USMAIn-person2 years
    $75,564.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    46%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    12
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    MA in Anthropology at George Washington University is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Washington, US. Tuition is $75,564.

    About the program

    The program provides grounding in biological anthropology, sociocultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and archaeology. Optional concentrations are available in international development, museum training, and health, science, and society.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 on the internet-based test (IBT) or 550 on the paper-based test (PBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual score below 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in Anthropology at George Washington University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in Anthropology at George Washington University is $75,564 across 36 required credits.
    Is MA in Anthropology at George Washington University online or in-person?
    MA in Anthropology at George Washington University is offered in-person.
    How long does MA in Anthropology at George Washington University take to complete?
    MA in Anthropology at George Washington University is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    How competitive is MA in Anthropology at George Washington University?
    MA in Anthropology at George Washington University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 46%.
    How large is the MA in Anthropology at George Washington University cohort?
    MA in Anthropology at George Washington University typically enrolls around 12 students per cohort.