General arts and science (major chosen later): every university, ranked
Arts & Science I at McMaster University
B.Arts Sc. (Honours) (Bachelor of Arts and Science) · Arts and Science Program (interfaculty) · Hamilton campus
What average do you need for McMaster Arts & Science I?
Majors or options chosen later: Honours Arts & Science, Combined Honours in Arts & Science and another subject (about 35 subjects across Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences).
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Supplementary application (online)Due 1 February (Fall 2026 entry), 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time)
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does McMaster Arts & Science I cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,000 first year, $24,200 in all
- Student fees
- $1,700 first year, $6,700 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,200 first year, $4,900 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $17,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $29,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Hamilton, $830 a month
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 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 |
| General Studies (Online)Carleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca (opens in a new tab) ((2026-2027 Undergraduate Calendar, Academic Advising Edition PDF), Admission Requirements, Subject Requirements for Specific Level I Programs)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with McMaster University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.