Cal Poly Humboldt

Arcata, CA

Cal Poly Humboldt

Arcata, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$7,858

$19,738

not including room and board

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
490
75th
580
25th
480
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
75th
25
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

19

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,683
Declined 1,515
Total Received 10,198
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Public

7,141

undergraduate students

672

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt is a public specialized comprehensive university and a part of the California State University system. Its 161-acre campus is located in Arcata, in Northern California.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 7,813
Established in 1913
Coeducational Coeducational

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

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Cal Poly Humboldt
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA
95521-8299

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
28%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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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%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
490
75th
580
25th
480
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
75th
25
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 30
Application deadline (final deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some SAT Subject Tests Not used

Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,683
Declined 1,515
Total Received 10,198

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Admission test scores
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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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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Financial Aid

72%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,208

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,742
Room $6,638
Board $6,924
Additional fees $2,116
Books & supplies $1,010
Total $22,430
Average Financial Aid - $9,208
Total with Avg. Aid $13,222

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

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 Facts

Athletic conference memberships
California Collegiate Athletic Association, Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Indian/Native American Studies. yes
Anthropology, General. yes yes
Art/Art Studies, General. yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. yes yes
Botany/Plant Biology. yes
Business Administration and Management, General. yes yes
Chemistry, General. yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production. yes
Computer Science. yes
Criminology. yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. yes yes
Economics, General. yes
Education, General. yes
English Language and Literature, General. yes yes
Environmental Science. yes yes
Environmental Studies. yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. yes
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other. yes yes
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. yes
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. yes
Forestry, General. yes
French Language and Literature. yes
Geography. yes
Geology/Earth Science, General. yes
German Language and Literature. yes
History, General. yes
Information Technology. yes
International/Globalization Studies. yes
Journalism. yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. yes
Mathematics, General. yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. yes
Music, General. yes
Natural Resources/Conservation, General. yes
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) yes
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical. yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. yes
Philosophy. yes
Physics, General. yes
Political Science and Government, General. yes
Psychology, General. yes yes
Range Science and Management. yes
Religion/Religious Studies. yes
Rhetoric and Composition. yes
Social Sciences, General. yes yes
Social Work. yes yes
Sociology, General. yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature. yes
Speech Communication and Rhetoric. yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. yes yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education. yes
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. yes
Zoology/Animal Biology. yes

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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

7,813

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

7,141
students

Female
57%
4,092

Male
43%
3,049

9%

672
students

Female
68%
455

Male
32%
217

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

6,412
students

Female
58%
3,705

Male
42%
2,707

10%

729
students

Female
53%
387

Male
47%
342

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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
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
34%
Hispanic/Latino
43%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

2%

Students are transfer students

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 Deadline

Fall: May 1

Spring: September 30

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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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

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