What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Western Connecticut State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MAT 181 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MAT 181, 182 | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIO 103, 104 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHE 110 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSY 100 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MAT 120 or FIN 230 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 CS 140 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 211 |
Show all 31 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MAT 181 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MAT 181, 182 | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIO 103, 104 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHE 110 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSY 100 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MAT 120 or FIN 230 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 CS 140 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 211 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 213 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 HIS 152, 153 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 BIO/ENV 156 | |
| European History | 3 | 6 HIS 186, 187 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPA 162, 164 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 CS 991 | |
| Art History | 3 | 6 ART 100, 101 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 MUS 990 | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 ART 121 | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 ART 266 | |
| African American History and Culture | 3 | 3 HIS/AAS 219 | |
| Art Drawing | 3 | 3 ART 141 | |
| Classics | 3 | 6 REG 100 | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | 4 CS 140 | |
| English: Lang/Comp or English: Lit/Comp | 3 | 3 COMP 101 | |
| French: Language | 3 | 6 FR 162, 164 | |
| French: Literature | 3 | 6 FR 162, 164 | |
| Geography or Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEO 100 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 GER 162, 164 | |
| History: American | 3 | 6 HIS 148, 149 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 IT 162, 164 | |
| Political Science: Govt. Pol. Comp | 3 | 6 PS 104, 991 | |
| Political Science: Govt. and Pol.US | 3 | 6 PS 102, 991 |
Source: wcsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 78 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 69 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 69 |
| Business Administration and Management | 67 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 40 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 37 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 33 |
| Management Information Systems | 32 |
Show the other 29 majors
| Accounting | 30 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 29 |
| Social Work | 29 |
| Finance | 24 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 19 |
| Writing | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 |
| History | 17 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 15 |
| Music Teacher Education | 14 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Musical Theatre | 14 |
| Art/Art Studies | 14 |
| Music | 10 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 7 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 7 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 7 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Health Teacher Education | 3 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Scholarships named on Western Connecticut State University’s own pages include Connecticut State University (CSU) Trustee Scholarship; Honors Scholarship; Presidential Merit Scholarship.
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Freedom Football Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Freedom Football Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
3% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 4% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2019–20)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
972,679 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Westchester County (HPN)
Nearest hub airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.2 of 20
Elevation
386 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
49.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,100 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Sacred Heart University16 mi
- Fairfield University19 mi
- University of Bridgeport21 mi
- University of New Haven26 mi
- Southern Connecticut State University26 mi
- United States Military Academy27 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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