General arts and science (major chosen later): every university, ranked
General Studies (Online) at Carleton University
BA (Bachelor of Arts, General Studies) · Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences · Online (or mixed online and Ottawa) campus
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What average do you need for Carleton General Studies (Online)?
The school says
75%
Length and co-op
Not stated
Co-op: No
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
- Required
- ENG4U English
What else each course keeps open: ENG4U
How much does Carleton General Studies (Online) cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
Tuition, first year
$6,188
Books and supplies
$1,273 to $1,966
School's estimate, 2025-26
First year, all in
$22,900 to $25,800
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals
Whole degree, all in
Not published
Length not stated
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year
- Student fees
- $1,400 to $3,700 first year
- Books and supplies
- $1,300 to $2,000 first yearSchool's estimate from 2025-26
- Residence and meals
- $14,000 first yearFirst year
Where else can you study general arts and science (major chosen later)?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & ScienceTrent, Ontario | Minimum 75% overall average; co-op stream minimum 80% | $6,241 |
| Arts & Science IMcMaster, Ontario | Minimum overall average of 88% for consideration | $6,043 |
| Arts and SciencesGuelph, Ontario | 78-83% | $6,213 |
| Bachelor of Arts & Science / Doctor of Naturopathy Double DegreeTrent, Ontario | No average published | $6,241 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (3 years)Ottawa, Ontario | 75% minimum (English program); 73% minimum (French program) | $6,210 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (4 years)Ottawa, Ontario | 75% minimum (English program); 73% minimum (French program) | $6,210 |
| First Year ExplorationYork, Ontario | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | $6,240 |
| General ScienceLakehead, Ontario | A minimum 70% overall final average | $6,104 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: admissions.carleton.ca (opens in a new tab) ((degree: Arts (BA)))
- Tuition: carleton.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: housing.carleton.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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