Humboldt State University

Arcata, CA

Humboldt State University

Arcata, CA

Tuition & Fees

$7,858

$17,618

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
29%
500-599
41%
400-499
24%
300-399
2%
700-800
2%
600-699
20%
500-599
48%
400-499
27%
300-399
3%
700-800
1%
600-699
7%
500-599
33%
400-499
45%
300-399
13%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
11%
24-29
22%
18-23
34%
12-17
29%
6-11
4%
30-36
4%
24-29
22%
18-23
36%
12-17
38%
6-11
0
30-36
7%
24-29
26%
18-23
41%
12-17
26%
6-11
0
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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

1

teacher

19

students

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Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 14,847
Declined + 1,488
Total Received 16,335
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Public

6,443

undergraduate students

540

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Biological Sciences
  3. Business Administration
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Codes

SAT 4345
ACT 0286

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Location

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 6,983
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)
•  IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business 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)

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Arcata, CA

144-acre campus in Arcata (population: 18,000), 275 miles north of San Francisco. Served by air and bus. Public transportation serves campus.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
28%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
3 fraternities 1% of male students
 
3 sororities 1% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
5%
Top 1/4
31%
Top 1/2
71%
Bottom 1/2
29%
Bottom 1/4
5%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
29%
500-599
41%
400-499
24%
300-399
2%
700-800
2%
600-699
20%
500-599
48%
400-499
27%
300-399
3%
700-800
1%
600-699
7%
500-599
33%
400-499
45%
300-399
13%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
11%
24-29
22%
18-23
34%
12-17
29%
6-11
4%
30-36
4%
24-29
22%
18-23
36%
12-17
38%
6-11
0
30-36
7%
24-29
26%
18-23
41%
12-17
26%
6-11
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Common application accepted no
Application deadline November 30 (priority deadline)
May 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some
SAT Subject Tests Not used

Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 14,847
Declined + 1,488
Total Received 16,335

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Considered

Geographical residence
Standardized test scores
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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Admissions Contact

Pedro Martinez
Director of Admissions
P: 866 850-9556
F: 707 826-6190
hsuinfo@humboldt.edu

Financial Aid

77%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$16,176.00

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,858
Room $4,938
Board $2,176
Books & supplies $1,010
Total $15,982
Average Financial Aid - $16,176
Total with Avg. Aid $-194

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $17,524,257
State $12,533,465
Institutional $10,868,293
Other external $1,613,714
Total $42,539,729

Non-need-based

Federal
State $260,304
Institutional $78,565
Other external $302,360
Total $641,229

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Peggy Metzger
Director of Financial Aid
pmetzger@humboldt.edu

Varsity Sports

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

Club Sports - Men's

archery, baseball, crew, cycling, disc, fencing, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

archery, cheerleading, cycling, disc, fencing, rugby

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Jane Teixeira (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Kelly Kime (women's)
Swa
email

Athletic Facts

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

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology
Applied Anthropology
Art
Biology
Botany
Business Administration
Chemistry
Child Development/Elementary Education
Communication
Computer Science
Criminology/Justice Studies
Critical Race/Gender/Sexuality Studies
Dance Studies
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Management/Protection
Environmental Resources Engineering
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental Systems
Ethnic Studies
Film
Fisheries
Forestry
French
Geography
Geology
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Journalism
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Music
Native American Studies
Natural Resources
Oceanography
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Rangeland Resource Science
Recreation Administration
Religious Studies
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Wildlife
Zoology
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Biological Sciences
  3. Business Administration

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

6,983

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

92%

6,443
students

Female
57%
3,702

Male
43%
2,741

8%

540
students

Female
61%
332

Male
39%
208

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

93%

6,038
students

Female
58%
3,499

Male
42%
2,539

7%

405
students

Female
51%
203

Male
49%
202

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
35%
Hispanic/Latino
43%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

89%

Transfer applicants accepted

15%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1

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

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
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 37
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Guatemala
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Megan Mefford
International Admissions & Immigration Coordinator
707 826-3784
international@humboldt.edu

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