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ACCEPTANCE RATE

74.62%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

86%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

30

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,001

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at Indiana University – Northwest prepares students for careers as a contract archaeologist, corporate analyst, corporate anthropologist, editor, educational planner, forensic specialist, government analyst, medical researcher, museum curator, park ranger, or social worker. The program focuses on the study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates and their cultural behavior and institutions. Program courses include: biological/physical anthropology, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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Indiana University – Northwest (IUN)

107 South Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN

Indiana University - Northwest, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Gary, Indiana, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at IUN exceeds 6,000 yearly.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to IUN earn an SAT score between 1160 - 1480, or an ACT score between 16 - 24. 76% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 66 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at iun.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $19,000 for the year. Indiana University - Northwest may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

IUN participates in athletics through the NAIA's Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf in Basketball.

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.iun.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IUN offers a bachelor's degree program in anthropology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Anthropology program at IUN, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Anthropologists

Description

Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, anthropologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students IUN accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Indiana University – Northwest may offer services to students like:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Indiana University – Northwest is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Golf
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball