BS Anthropology at University of Idaho

Programme overview

As an anthropology major, you’ll explore cultures from around the world, investigate human origins and study how cultures change through time. You’ll dive into topics like language, tradition and material culture to better understand what it means to be human.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Department of Culture, Society and Justice | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include ANTH 1000 Introduction to Anthropology; ANTH 1101 Biological Anthropology; ANTH 1102 Cultural Anthropology; ANTH 1030 Introduction to Archaeology; ANTH 2610 Language and Culture; SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology.

Career pathways

Bowers Laboratory of Anthropology and Asian American Comparative Collection, where you’ll work directly with artifacts, conduct archival research and gain the skills needed for careers in research, education, museums, cultural resource management and more. Related occupations listed for this programme include Clinical and Counseling Psychologists; Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers; Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers; Forensic Science Technicians; Museum Technicians and Conservators; Park Naturalists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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