BA in Anthropology (Medical Anthropology)

Columbia University (United States) · 213 Low Library, 535 W. 116th St. · New York, NY 10027

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Columbia University (officially as Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, Columbia is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is one of nine colonial colleges founded before the Declaration of Independence, seven of which belong to the Ivy League. Columbia is ranked among the top universities in the world by major education publications.

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About University:

Columbia University (officially as Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, Columbia is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is one of nine colonial colleges founded before the Declaration of Independence, seven of which belong to the Ivy League. Columbia is ranked among the top universities in the world by major education publications.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Barnard College

Degree

BA

Duration

4 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Anthropology (Medical Anthropology)

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 23800

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 67600

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 67600

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

7.5

TOEFL

105

Duolingo

135

SAT

1470 - 1540

ACT

32 - 35

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Nov, 2025

(September-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

15 Jan, 2026

(September-2026)

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    This will be submitted with your preferred application platform. The short answer questions for 2024-2025 are: 1) Required: Barnard College is an extraordinary community of women committed to fostering curiosity and the exploration of new experiences and ideas. By utilizing the resources of our campus, our Foundations curriculum, and New York City, our students expand their world and discover their own capabilities. How do you envision these intersecting components of Barnard shaping your academic and personal journey? (200 words max) 2) Required: Barnard College students engage in the bold questions that define their generation. Choose one question that you have about the world around you, and explain why it matters to you. (150 words max) 3) Required: In college, you will encounter others with diverse viewpoints and experiences. Describe an instance where you engaged with someone who held a different opinion and explain how it shaped your perspective on the issue. (150 words max)

  • High School Transcript

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    Official high school and college transcripts: Please use your application platform to request that your high school counselor send us your official high school transcript. If you have taken any college classes for credit, we also require these official transcripts. Mid-year report: Your counselor will submit your first-semester senior grades by March 1st using your preferred application platform.

  • Secondary School Report

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    Secondary school report and high school profile: These are documents that your high school counselor will submit along with your transcript that help our office contextualize your achievements.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    Additional letters of recommendation: Students may request letters of recommendation from up to two additional sources outside the required letters of recommendation. If you choose to request additional letters of recommendation, we recommend that they come from a different perspective than your previous letters, such as a part-time job supervisor, a research mentor, or a club advisor.

  • Test Score Report

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    1. IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo 2. SAT/ACT

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