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The College of Arts and Sciences is about exploring, understanding, and finding meaning in the world we live in through research, scholarship, and creative activities in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Explore all we have to offer.

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In spring 2023, we conferred degrees to 1,100 undergraduate students with 431 different first and second major and minor combinations.

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Student Numbers

7,011

Undergraduate first majors

521

Undergraduate second majors

2,772

Undergraduate Minors

1,176

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“We equip our students with fundamental skills like critical thinking, effective written and oral communication, and the capacity to work with diverse groups and viewpoints while also providing them with a deep dive into cutting-edge knowledge and opportunities for one-on-one explorations with international scholars.”

Chuck Collins

Executive Associate Dean
College of Arts and Sciences

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We offer more than 100 majors and minors across 21 unique departments and schools.

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We support interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary endeavors.

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College of Arts and Sciences in the News

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