Cheapest Anthropology Colleges in Minnesota

University of Minnesota-Morris offers anthropology students the state's most affordable path at just $9,110 net cost, while Macalester College charges $29,980 despite both programs leading to similar career outcomes. This $20,870 cost gap reflects Minnesota's public-private divide, yet graduates across all nine programs earn between $22,329 and $32,391 annually. The Twin Cities region provides strong opportunities for anthropology graduates in healthcare research roles, particularly with organizations like Mayo Clinic conducting cultural competency studies.

Programs

$9,110 – $29,980

Net Price Range

$27,919

Avg. Program Earnings

64.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Anthropology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, Minnesota	$9,110	$14,288	61.9%	77.7%
2	Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, Minnesota	$14,485	$10,117	46.9%	95.3%
3	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$17,139	$16,488	84.8%	74.9%
4	Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	$17,816	$10,336	54.6%	56.6%
5	University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, Minnesota	$18,464	$14,318	64.5%	80.7%
6	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, Minnesota	$18,609	$9,490	54.1%	70.7%
7	Hamline University Saint Paul, Minnesota	$21,385	$48,311	57.7%	80.6%
8	St Catherine University Saint Paul, Minnesota	$21,563	$49,758	65.1%	92.5%
9	Macalester College Saint Paul, Minnesota	$29,980	$64,908	90.4%	28.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between Minnesota's cheapest and most expensive anthropology programs?

University of Minnesota-Morris costs $9,110 annually while Macalester College charges $29,980, creating a $20,870 gap primarily due to public versus private funding models. Despite this difference, both institutions graduate students who enter similar salary ranges, making the public option particularly cost-effective.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable and expensive anthropology programs in Minnesota?

The most expensive program at Macalester achieves a 90.40% graduation rate compared to 61.90% at the cheapest option, Morris. However, mid-range schools like University of Minnesota-Twin Cities deliver strong 84.80% graduation rates at just $17,139 net cost, offering better value.

Does attending a more expensive anthropology program in Minnesota guarantee higher earnings?

Not necessarily - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates earn $32,391 annually at a net cost of $17,139, while Minnesota State Moorhead graduates earn $22,329 at $17,816. The $10,062 earnings difference shows that program location and university connections matter more than tuition price.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.