General arts and science (major chosen later): every university, ranked
First Year Exploration at York University
BA (Bachelor of Arts); BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Glendon College · Toronto (Glendon Campus) campus · Taught in English and French
Code on your OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) application: YGM (BA)
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What average do you need for York First Year Exploration?
The school says
Low-to-mid 70s or higher
Length and co-op
4 years
Co-op: No
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
How much does York First Year Exploration 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
$6,240
Books and supplies
$1,200 to $2,600
School's estimate, 2026-27
First year, all in
$25,400 to $27,000
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals
Whole degree, all in
$88,000 to $94,400
4 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $25,000 in all
- Student fees
- $1,200 to $1,400 first year, $4,600 to $5,500 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,200 to $2,600 first year, $4,800 to $10,400 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $16,800 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $36,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 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 & 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 |
| 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: futurestudents.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: students.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: yorku.ca (opens in a new tab) (yorku.ca (opens in a new tab))
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with York University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.