Anthropology is the holistic study of human diversity and the application of that knowledge to help people of different backgrounds better understand one another. Anthropology studies all that encompasses being human - how we evolved, how we adapt and how we live. The Anthropology major is multidisciplinary and prepares majors for a wide range of employment options or graduate-level studies. The Anthropology B.A. degree provides students with an exceptional background and tools for use in the modern globalized world.
Students may concentrate in:
cultural anthropology
biological anthropology
archaeology
Career Opportunities
A degree in anthropology can lead to academic, corporate, government, nonprofit and community-based careers.
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January 2025
Buchtel College of Arts and Science
College of Arts & Sciences Building,
University of Akron,
AKRON,
Ohio,
44325, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2026
Main Campus
Akron,
Akron,
Ohio,
44325, Midwest, United States
New Freshman
You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.
All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.
Minimum requirements for English proficiency:
TOEFL iBT: 71
IELTS: 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500
ACT English: 18
Duolingo English Test (DET): 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169
PTE: 48
GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135
Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.
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