Anthropology (B.A. or B.S.)

Tuition is $409 *Based on current [tuition rates](/services/tuition/). No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†*.

This online bachelor's program bridges the sciences and humanities to explore what makes us human. Students analyze cultural systems, study social institutions, and apply ethical research methods through lenses like archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural studies. The program strengthens abilities to collect and analyze field research data, work with diverse teams, and apply insights to contemporary human issues.

Focus areas include Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Studies.

A minimum of 180 quarter credits are required, including OSU’s Core Education, B.A. or B.S. requirements, College of Liberal Arts Core, major requirements, and an option requirement.

The programme totals about 180 credit hours. Online. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Oregon State University in Corvallis, founded in 1868, is a large public research university with more than 34,000 students and a diverse international community of roughly 4,000. With 207 academic programs spanning the arts, sciences, engineering and professional fields, OSU combines deep research capacity with practical, career-focused learning. The university’s long history and scale mean well-developed laboratories, research centers and industry partnerships that support student innovation.

Academically, OSU is known for strengths in engineering, environmental science, agriculture, forestry and marine studies, and it emphasizes hands-on learning through co‑ops, internships and fieldwork. Undergraduates and graduates benefit from faculty who lead applied research and from opportunities to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams. Study-abroad and exchange programs are widely available, allowing international students to both bring global perspectives to campus and gain experience abroad.

Campus life in Corvallis blends a close-knit college town atmosphere with the resources of a major university: student clubs, cultural organizations and support services tailored to international students help with orientation, housing and career planning. Financial aid, scholarship options and career services work together to prepare graduates for professional paths. For prospective international applicants seeking a research-driven, experiential education in a welcoming community, OSU offers a strong balance of academic depth and real-world preparation.