Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Liberal Studies

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies is a general studies degree in the liberal arts. There is no traditional major. Instead, students take coursework in three areas of distribution. These areas may be focused in a single discipline or diversified over several disciplines. With the assistance of a B.L.S. adviser, students can structure a program that meets their individual educational, vocational or personal goals.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Iowa State University
Iowa State University

2433 Union Dr., Ames, Iowa, USA

Program Intakes

Open date

September 1, 2024

Submission deadline

March 1, 2025

Open date

December 1, 2024

Submission deadline

June 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$16529 USD

Cost of Living

$65 USD

Application fee

$29268 USD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $2460 per year (Student specific)
Books and Supplies Fee: $700 per year (Estimated)
Activity, Services, Building and Recreation Fee: $843 per year
Technology Fee: $424 per year (Estimated)
Health Fee: $302 per year