1. George Washington University
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BA in Africana Studies

BA in Africana Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

George Washington University

Program Overview

The program s unique setting in the historically rich and internationally vibrant city of Washington, D.C., allows for a living program that strives to connect the classroom to the larger community. Students can engage with D.C. s world-class museums, including the highly acclaimed new National Museum of African American History and Culture, as well as the National Museum of African Art, the Anacostia Community Museum and The African American Civil War Museum. The Library of Congress is unmatched for investigating black political history, and students benefit from the many national and international non-profit organizations located in the District, such as the TransAfrica Forum and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

Program Key Stats

$56845 (Annual cost)



40 %

Eligibility Criteria

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6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

High school transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a GPA of 3.83. If GPA is at or below the school average of 3.83, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate. A minimum score of 90 on the TOEFL; OR. A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS; OR. A minimum score of 61 on the PTE Academic.

Career Options

  • Languages department
  • Literature
  • Art
  • Music
  • Philosophist
  • and Religionist

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