by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Macalester ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 120 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Macalester was $2,021 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,678 | $64,678 |
| Fees | $230 | $230 |
| Books and Supplies | $926 | $926 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,477 | $15,477 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,680 | $1,680 |
Learn more about Macalester tuition and fees.
The anthropology program at Macalester awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Macalester College with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Macalester 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 Macalester Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Macalester College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 56 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Sociology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.