Department of Anthropology
West Lafayette, IN
24
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Purdue University / Department of Anthropology is located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
27
Applied
8
Accepted
4
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent; master's degree | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 77 |
| TWE: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
Student Body
24
Total Graduate Students
12%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
87%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.5% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 62% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 4.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 4.17% |
| Unknown | 4.17% |
Gender
Male (29%)
Female (70%)
Faculty
17
Total faculty
Full-time (16)
Part-time (1)
Male (6)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Communiversity survey project, risk, fear, constrained behavior, archaeological services |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
United States