Cheapest Anthropology Colleges in Washington

Eastern Washington University delivers the state's most affordable anthropology program at just $13,091 net cost, while Whitman College charges $35,506 for similar training. This $22,000 gap reflects Washington's sharp divide between public and private options. With tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft driving cultural research needs, anthropology graduates here earn between $20,596 and $31,278 annually. The University of Washington stands out with an 83% graduation rate despite its 47% acceptance rate, making it highly selective among public options.

Programs

$13,091 – $35,506

Net Price Range

$24,540

Avg. Program Earnings

65.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Anthropology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$13,091	$8,353	47.2%	96.1%
2	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
3	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$14,401	$12,997	61.6%	83.1%
4	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715	$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
5	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$18,680	$9,286	65.5%	92.7%
6	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, Washington	$21,370	$50,964	71.0%	88.9%
7	Saint Martin's University Lacey, Washington	$22,618	$44,210	57.1%	95.0%
8	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802	$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
9	Whitman College Walla Walla, Washington	$35,506	$61,492	81.0%	47.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Washington's anthropology program different from other state schools?

UW accepts only 47% of applicants compared to 96% at Eastern Washington, making it the most selective public option. Despite charging $13,485 net cost, graduates earn $31,278 annually, the highest among all nine programs.

How do private college costs compare to public options for anthropology majors?

Private colleges charge $21,370 to $35,506 in net costs while public schools range from $13,091 to $18,680. Pacific Lutheran offers the best private value at $21,370 with a 71% graduation rate.

Does the Washington College Grant help anthropology students?

The grant covers full tuition at public colleges for qualifying students, making in-state costs as low as $8,353 at Eastern Washington. This explains why net costs remain under $19,000 at all five public universities.

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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.