College of Arts & Sciences

The foundation of liberal arts education at Nory University, offering comprehensive programs in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences with over 40 undergraduate concentrations and world-class graduate programs.

6,800

Students

40+

Concentrations

450+

Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Academic Divisions

Our three academic divisions offer diverse pathways for intellectual exploration and discovery.

Humanities

Explore literature, philosophy, history, languages, and the arts. Our humanities programs foster critical thinking, cultural understanding, and creative expression.

• English & Comparative Literature

• Philosophy

• History

• Classics

• Modern Languages

Social Sciences

Understand human behavior, society, and institutions through rigorous research and analysis. Our programs prepare leaders in policy, research, and social change.

• Economics

• Government

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Anthropology

Natural Sciences

Discover the fundamental principles governing the natural world through cutting-edge research and hands-on laboratory experience.

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Computer Science

Featured Programs

Discover some of our most popular and innovative academic programs.

Liberal Arts Core

All students complete our renowned General Education program, ensuring broad intellectual foundation across multiple disciplines before specializing in their chosen concentration.

• Expository Writing

• Foreign Language

• Quantitative Reasoning

• Science & Engineering

• Humanities & Arts

Honors Program

Exceptional students can pursue advanced study through our Honors Program, culminating in an independent research thesis under faculty mentorship.

• Advanced Seminars

• Independent Research

• Faculty Mentorship

• Thesis Defense

• Summa Cum Laude Recognition