Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata CA 95521
(707) 826-3011

General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Remote
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
7,800 (6,998 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
86% / 14%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
45% / 55%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
88% / 12%
- In-State / Out-of-State
83% / 17%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,454
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,624
- Room & Board$9,510
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
71%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,777
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$14,178
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants8,216
- Students Admitted
6,768
(82%)
- Students Enrolled1,051
(13%)
- Average High School GPA3.17
- Students in top 10% of HS Class18%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-590
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-25
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Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Range Science and Management
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American Indian/Native American Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Botany/Plant Biology
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Zoology/Animal Biology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Journalism
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Education
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Education, General
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Studies
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Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
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Forestry, General
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Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
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Natural Resources/Conservation, General
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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Physical Sciences
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants8,216
- Students Admitted
6,768
(82%)
- Students Enrolled1,051
(13%)
- Average High School GPA3.17
- Students in top 10% of HS Class18%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class42%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class80%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-590
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$55
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordNeither required nor recommended
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,454
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,624
- Room & Board$9,510
- Books & Supplies$1,470
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid71%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,777
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$14,178
- Federal Grants33%$4,037
- Pell Grants33%$3,363
- Other Federal Grants23%$991
- State & Local Grants32%$2,297
- Institutional Grants41%$3,453
- Federal Loans48%$3,514
- Non-Federal Loans1%$11,686
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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