BS Biological Anthropology at George Washington University

Programme overview

GW’s Biological Anthropology program emphasizes coursework on human evolution, human anatomy, and primatology. You will not only be engaged intellectually but will also be well poised for your career with preparation to work in a range of academic settings, including universities and museums or to pursue a career in medicine, public health, and psychology. GW has always had a strong focus in biological anthropology, which is supported by our close connections with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. Here you’ll have access to one of the world's greatest collections of hominoid fossils and skeletal specimens.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Anthropology | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

9 credits in biology (BISC) courses numbered 2000 or above, including at least one course from each of the following three categories: 6 credits in anthropology (ANTH) courses numbered 2000 and above, excluding courses in the 3400 range, ANTH 3802, and ANTH 3832. Note: The major in biological anthropology cannot be pursued in conjunction with the major in anthropology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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