University of Iowa
University of Iowa

108 Calvin Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

Bachelor of Arts - Open Major

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Can't decide on a major? Apply to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as "open" major. Students will work closely with an adviser to select a major, and with careful planning they can still graduate in four years.

About 20 percent of new students entering the university each year haven’t made a final choice about their major or their career. These students usually enroll in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, declaring their major as “open major.” They plan to choose a major after taking courses in the General Education CORE Program or elective courses in fields of possible interest.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Program Intakes

Open date

November 9, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

May 15, 2025

Submission deadline

November 15, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including an optional internship

Program Length

$11780 USD

Cost of Living

$80 USD

Application fee

$30036 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $3,000 per year
General Fees: $2,128 per year
Books Fee: $950 per year
Acceptance Fee (Admitted International Students): $325 (one time)