by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how PLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 197 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 201 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PLU paid an average of $1,546 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,472 | $49,472 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,665 | $2,665 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from PLU. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
PLU does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PLU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| Economics | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.