Academics
- Graduation Rate41%
- Majors Available167
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio20:1
- Retention Rate66%
AP Credit Policy
To earn AP college credit at WSU, students must pass each approved AP test with a score of 3, 4, or 5. Students should have their scores sent directly from the College Board. Once the scores and a $10 recording fee are received, the scores will be evaluated and the appropriate credit will be awarded.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
---|---|---|---|
2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1120 |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1130 |
Art History | 3 | 8 | ART 1090 CA & ARTH 1100 CA |
Biology | 3 | 3 | ZOOL 1010 LS |
4 | 4 | ZOOL 1610 LS | |
Calculus AB | 3 | 7 | MATH 1050 QL and MATH 1060 |
4 | 6 | MATH 1210 QL + MATH 1XXX | |
Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MATH 1210 QL + MATH 1XXX |
4 | 8 | MATH 1210 QL + MATH 1220 | |
Chemistry | 4 | 4 | CHEM 1010 PS or CHEM 1110 PS or CHEM 1210 PS |
5 | 8 | CHEM 1010 PS or CHEM 1110 PS or CHEM 1210 PS or CHEM 1210 PS + CHEM 1220 | |
3 | 4 | CHEM 1010 PS or CHEM 1110 PS | |
Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | CHNS 1010 + 1020 |
4 | 9 | CHNS 1010, 1020, 2010, | |
5 | 12 | CHNS 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 HU/FL | |
Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 2200 SS |
Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CS 1400 |
5 | 8 | CS 1400 + CS 1410 | |
Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 | CS 1030 |
Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 1010 CA |
English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1010 EN1 |
English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 2200 HU/CC |
Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BTNY 1403 LS |
European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 1XXX |
French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FRCH 1010 + 1020 |
4 | 9 | FRCH 1010, 1020, 2010 | |
5 | 12 | FRCH 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 HU/FL | |
German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | GRMN 1010 + 1020 |
4 | 9 | GRMN 1010, 1020, 2010 | |
5 | 12 | GRMN 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 HU/FL | |
Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 1300 SS/CC |
Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ITLN 1010 + 1020 |
4 | 9 | ITLN 1010, 1020, 2010 | |
5 | 12 | ITLN 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 HU/FL | |
Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | JPNS 1010 + 1020 |
4 | 9 | JPNS 1010, 1020, 2010 | |
5 | 12 | JPNS 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 HU/FL | |
Latin | 3 | 6 | LTN 1010 + 1020 |
4 | 9 | LTN 1010, 1020, 2010 | |
5 | 12 | LTN 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 HU/FL | |
Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2020 SS |
Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2010 SS |
Music Theory | 3 | 2 | MUSC 1100 |
5 | 2 | MUSC 1110 | |
Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1010 & PHYS 1XXX |
4 | 5 | PHYS 2010 | |
Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1010 PS & PHYS 1XXX |
4 | 5 | PHYS 2020 | |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1010 PS and PHYS 1XXX |
4 | 5 | PHYS 2020 PS OR PHYS 2220 | |
Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1010 PS & PHYS 1XXX |
4 | 5 | PHYS 2010 OR PHYS 2210 PS | |
Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 1010 SS |
Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 1010 + 1020 |
4 | 9 | SPAN 1010, 1020, 2010 | |
5 | 12 | SPAN 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 HU/FL | |
Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 1040 QL |
United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 1100 AI |
United States History | 3 | 3 | HIST 1700 AI |
World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 1510 SS/CC |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Archeology
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audio Engineering Technology/Technician
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Programming, Other
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Technology/Technician
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Management, General
- Construction Trades, General
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Dance, General
- Data Analytics, General
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Family Systems
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
G
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geography Teacher Education
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language Teacher Education
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services Administration
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Computer Interaction
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Interior Design
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- International Economics
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Juvenile Corrections
K
- Keyboard Instruments
L
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Long Term Care Administration/Management
M
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mechanics and Repairers, General
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Microbiology, General
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
N
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
O
- Outdoor Education
P
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology Teacher Education
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Health, General
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Radiologist Assistant
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Rhetoric and Composition
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- Systems Engineering
T
- Taxation
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
V
- Voice and Opera
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Z
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
You might also be interested in…
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
- 4-year
- Public
- Medium
- Urban
34% graduation rate$12K average per year after aid890–1140Utah State University
Logan, UT
- 4-year
- Public
- Very Large
- Rural
53% graduation rate$15K average per year after aid1070–1300University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
- 4-year
- Public
- Very Large
- Urban
65% graduation rate$12K average per year after aid1200–1370Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
- 4-year
- Private
- Very Large
- Urban
49% graduation rate$9K average per year after aidSAT score range not availableBrigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID
- 4-year
- Private
- Rural
49% graduation rate$8K average per year after aidSAT score range not availableBrigham Young University
Provo, UT
- 4-year
- Private
- Very Large
- Suburban
79% graduation rate$14K average per year after aid1290–1440Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO
- 2-year
- Public
- Small
- Rural
Graduation rate not available$13K average per year after aidSAT score range not availableWestminster University
Salt Lake City, UT
- 4-year
- Private
- Small
- Urban
65% graduation rate$27K average per year after aid1080–1320Neumont College of Computer Science
Salt Lake City, UT
- 4-year
- Private
- Small
- Urban
56% graduation rate$26K average per year after aidSAT score range not available
Note: College profiles are based primarily on information supplied by the colleges themselves through participation in College Board's BigFuture College Profiles higher education data collection portal, with some data provided via federal and state agencies. Costs, dates, policies, and programs are subject to change, so please confirm important facts with college admission personnel.