Best colleges with General Studies degrees

What colleges offer general studies classes in 2025?

There are 776 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in general studies. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in general studies based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $12,582 per year. Cleveland Community College offers the cheapest general studies degree with an average net price of $57 annually.

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Marshall University
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Huntington, WV

Marshall University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 11,027enrollment
  • $9,734net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 890-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

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Kent State University at Kent
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Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 26,106enrollment
  • $20,333net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Mount Mary College
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Milwaukee, WI
 

Mount Mary College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $19,409net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 866-1123SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

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Oklahoma Christian University
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Edmond, OK

Oklahoma Christian University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 2,743enrollment
  • $21,810net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

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University of Central Arkansas
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Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,790enrollment
  • $16,362net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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Belhaven University
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Jackson, MS
 

Belhaven University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 3,616enrollment
  • $22,145net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Chicago State University
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Chicago, IL

Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 2,324enrollment
  • $9,852net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

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Indiana University Northwest
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Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,045enrollment
  • $5,553net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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Liberty University
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Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 103,068enrollment
  • $29,692net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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West Liberty University
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West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 2,348enrollment
  • $14,203net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 890-1125SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Southern Utah University
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Cedar City, UT

Southern Utah University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Utah

  • 15,033enrollment
  • $12,375net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 8

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Franklin Pierce University
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Rindge, NH

Franklin Pierce University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire

  • 1,637enrollment
  • $25,557net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 945-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

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Arkansas State University Main Campus
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Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 14,032enrollment
  • $13,002net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 8,874enrollment
  • $12,619net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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Alva, OK
 

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 1,929enrollment
  • $12,067net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 868-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Columbia International University
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia International University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,631enrollment
  • $21,320net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 990-1195SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Toccoa Falls College
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Toccoa Falls, GA

Toccoa Falls College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,532enrollment
  • $20,657net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 8,847enrollment
  • $13,156net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 925-1243SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Colleges for earning degrees in General Studies can be found in the following states