Humboldt State University

Tuition & Fees

^$7,780

^$17,284

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

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700-800

600-699

25%

500-599

42%

400-499

26%

300-399

700-800

600-699

14%

500-599

52%

400-499

27%

300-399

700-800

600-699

500-599

33%

400-499

45%

300-399

13%

200-299

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30-36

24-29

22%

18-23

42%

12-17

27%

6-11

30-36

24-29

24%

18-23

39%

12-17

36%

6-11

30-36

24-29

26%

18-23

47%

12-17

24%

6-11

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undergraduateRatios

43^%

male

57^%

female

teacher

students

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Moderately Selective

75^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	8,230
Declined	+ 2,727
Total Received	10,957

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Public

7,195

undergraduate students

579

graduate students

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Codes

SAT	4345
ACT	0286

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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	7,774
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
26%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
89%: 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

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700-800

600-699

25%

500-599

42%

400-499

26%

300-399

700-800

600-699

14%

500-599

52%

400-499

27%

300-399

700-800

600-699

500-599

33%

400-499

45%

300-399

13%

200-299

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30-36

24-29

22%

18-23

42%

12-17

27%

6-11

30-36

24-29

24%

18-23

39%

12-17

36%

6-11

30-36

24-29

26%

18-23

47%

12-17

24%

6-11

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$55
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 Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

75^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	8,230
Declined	+ 2,727
Total Received	10,957

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

Stephanie Lane
Interim Director of Admissions
P: 866 850-9556
F: 707 826-6190
hsuinfo@humboldt.edu

Financial Aid

67^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$13,985

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$18,414
Tuition	$7,780
Room	$6,638
Board	$2,176
Books & supplies	$1,820
Average Financial Aid	- $13,985
Total with Avg. Aid	$4,429

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$53,327,387
Federal	$21,954,216
State	$15,371,306
Institutional	$14,070,134
Other external	$1,931,731

Non-need-based

Total	$768,069
Federal
State	$235,762
Institutional	$91,199
Other external	$441,108

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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
football
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

Duncan Robins (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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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

7,774

total students

93^%

in-state

7^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

93^%

7,195
students

Female
57^%
4,089

Male
43^%
3,106

7^%

579
students

Female
61^%
353

Male
39^%
226

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

93^%

6,700
students

Female
58^%
3,844

Male
42^%
2,856

7^%

495
students

Female
50^%
245

Male
50^%
250

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Student Break-down

1%: Nonresident aliens
4%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
35%: Hispanic/Latino
42%: 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

84^%

Transfer applicants accepted

17^%

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
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of All
Interview	Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores	Required of Some
Essay or personal statement	Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1

Spring: September 30

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

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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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Humboldt State University

Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

undergraduateRatios

Moderately Selective

Public

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Location

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Arcata, CA

Campus Life

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Moderately Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

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Majors

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

7,195students

579students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

6,700students

495students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1

Spring: September 30

Transfer Credits

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Of students' needs
were fully met

7,195
students

579
students

6,700
students

495
students