Humboldt State University

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

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700-800

600-699

29%

500-599

41%

400-499

24%

300-399

700-800

600-699

20%

500-599

48%

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

11%

24-29

22%

18-23

34%

12-17

29%

6-11

30-36

24-29

22%

18-23

36%

12-17

38%

6-11

30-36

24-29

26%

18-23

41%

12-17

26%

6-11

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undergraduateRatios

43^%

male

57^%

female

teacher

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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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	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

600-699

29%

500-599

41%

400-499

24%

300-399

700-800

600-699

20%

500-599

48%

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

11%

24-29

22%

18-23

34%

12-17

29%

6-11

30-36

24-29

22%

18-23

36%

12-17

38%

6-11

30-36

24-29

26%

18-23

41%

12-17

26%

6-11

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

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

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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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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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

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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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Tuition & Fees

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Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Not Selective

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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

Not Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Considered

Not Considered

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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

6,443students

540students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

6,038students

405students

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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

Of students' needs
were fully met

6,443
students

540
students

6,038
students

405
students