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Tuition

$8,674

$19,834

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,953
Declined + 2,026
Total Received 9,979
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Public

7,597

undergraduate students

519

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

47%

53%

male

female

1  :  23

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
2%
600-699
16%
500-599
38%
400-499
35%
300-399
9%
700-800
1%
600-699
14%
500-599
37%
400-499
38%
300-399
9%
200-299
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
39%
400-499
38%
300-399
11%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
25%
18-23
43%
12-17
23%
6-11
4%
30-36
1%
24-29
33%
18-23
45%
12-17
21%
30-36
3%
24-29
27%
18-23
50%
12-17
19%
6-11
1%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Art
  3. Biology
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School Facts

Humboldt State University, founded in 1913, is a comprehensive, public university. Its 161-acre campus is located in Arcata, in Northern California.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 8,116
Established in 1913
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
SAF (Society of American Foresters)
WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4345
ACT 0286

Right Now

Arcata, CA

144-acre campus in Arcata (population: 17,248), 275 miles north of San Francisco. Served by air and bus. Public transportation serves campus.

Humboldt State University
One Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
26%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
87%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
3 fraternities 1% of male students
 
3 sororities 2% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
39%
Top 1/2
78%
Bottom 1/2
22%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
16%
500-599
38%
400-499
35%
300-399
9%
700-800
1%
600-699
14%
500-599
37%
400-499
38%
300-399
9%
200-299
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
39%
400-499
38%
300-399
11%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
25%
18-23
43%
12-17
23%
6-11
4%
30-36
1%
24-29
33%
18-23
45%
12-17
21%
30-36
3%
24-29
27%
18-23
50%
12-17
19%
6-11
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Common application accepted no
Application deadline October 31 (priority deadline)
November 30
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required of some

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Geographical residence
State residency

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,953
Declined + 2,026
Total Received 9,979

Admissions Contact

Steven Ladwig
Interim Director
P: 866 850-9556
F: 707 826-6190
hsuinfo@humboldt.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,130
Room 5,560
Board 1,876
Books & supplies 1,544
Total $16,110
Average Financial Aid - 13,619
Total with Avg. Aid $2,491

Financial Aid

70%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$13,619

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $17,458,115
State $9,225,275
Institutional $13,334,259
Other external $1,383,520
Total $41,401,169

Non-need-based

Federal
State $1,412
Institutional $72,304
Other external $332,575
Total $406,291

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 866 255-1390
F: 707 826-5360
finaid@humboldt.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Peggy Metzger
Interim Director
mam7001@humboldt.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
crew
cross-country
football
soccer
softball
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
California Collegiate Athletic Association (Division II), Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Mascot
Lumberjacks
School colors
green and gold

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Archery, Baseball, Crew, Cycling, Disc, Fencing, Lacrosse, Rugby, Volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

Archery, Cheer, Cycling, Disc, Fencing, Rugby

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Dan Collen (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Joddie Gleason (women's)
Swa
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology
Art
Biology
Botany
Business Administration
Chemistry
Child Development/Elementary Education
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Management/Protection
Environmental Resources Engineering
Environmental Science
Environmental Systems
Ethnic Studies
Fisheries
Forestry
French
Geography
Geology
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Journalism
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Music
Native American Studies
Natural Resource Planning/Interpretation
Natural Resources
Oceanography
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Rangeland Resources
Religious Studies
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Wildlife
Women's Studies
Zoology

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Art
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

8,116

total students

97%

3%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

94%

7,597
students

Female
53%
4,034

Male
47%
3,563

Graduate

6%

519
students

Female
62%
322

Male
38%
197

undergraduateFull-time

92%

7,047
students

Female
54%
3,767

Male
46%
3,280

undergraduatePart-time

8%

550
students

Female
49%
267

Male
51%
283

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
23%
Hispanic/Latino
52%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

79%

Transfer applicants accepted

34%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Spring: September 30

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 71
Countries most often represented Australia
Canada
China
Great Britain
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Megan Mefford
Advisor
707 826-3939
international@humboldt.edu

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