Best colleges with General Studies degrees

What colleges offer general studies classes in 2024?

There are 1259 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 $17,000 per year. Norco College offers the cheapest general studies degree with an average net price of $5,871 annually.

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The University of Texas Pan American
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Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

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#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,559enrollment
  • $8,105net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 830-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg 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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#5 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 2,315enrollment
  • $13,788net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 888-1130SAT range
  • 6-9ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Chestnut Hill College
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Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College

Private 4 Year

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#56 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,420enrollment
  • $25,357net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Boise State University
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Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 26,115enrollment
  • $17,724net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,579enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,393enrollment
  • $12,664net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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California State University San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

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#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,803enrollment
  • $8,805net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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Midway University
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Midway, KY

Midway University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,441enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1130SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Saginaw Valley State University
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University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 7,147enrollment
  • $12,432net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
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Indiana, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#18 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 8,816enrollment
  • $20,205net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Austin Peay State University
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Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,326enrollment
  • $16,140net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 983-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

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Columbia College
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,514enrollment
  • $18,779net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 850-1140SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Northwest Missouri State University
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Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $14,197net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 938-1158SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Angelo State University
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San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,599enrollment
  • $12,838net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Indiana University South Bend
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South Bend, IN

Indiana University South Bend

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 4,326enrollment
  • $8,785net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Southeast Missouri State University
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Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,927enrollment
  • $14,519net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Lourdes University
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Sylvania, OH
 

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

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#29 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,136enrollment
  • $22,634net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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HBCU
Princess Anne, MD

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,518enrollment
  • $12,020net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

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