Stanford University

Bachelor in American Indian/Native American Studies (Bachelor's)

Stanford, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About Bachelor in American Indian/Native American Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is 61,731 USD per year.

Students engage in interdisciplinary coursework examining the historical and contemporary experiences of Native American communities across North, Central, and South America. They study tribal relations with federal governments and explore cultural, legal, and social dimensions through academic research and discussion. The major requires students to pair Native American Studies with a traditional discipline such as anthropology, history, or psychology. This dual focus ensures a broad academic foundation alongside specialized knowledge.

Focus areas include Native American history, Tribal relations with federal government, Indigenous cultures in the Americas, Cross-national Indigenous experiences, Native Hawaiian communities, Alaska Native populations.

The BA in Native American Studies requires a total of 180 units. Students complete core courses in Native American Studies and a concentration in a traditional discipline such as history, anthropology, or psychology. The program includes advanced coursework and requires consultation with a faculty adviser to align course selection with academic goals.

Graduates pursue careers in education, public policy, law, cultural preservation, and research focused on Indigenous communities.

Applicants must meet Stanford's general undergraduate admission requirements. A strong academic record, personal statement, and letters of recommendation are required. International students must submit English proficiency test scores.

The programme totals about 180 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 4% of applicants.

About Stanford University

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