California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
tuition & fees
$20,997
graduate tuition & fees
$20,001
acceptance rate
98%
Student Population
6,237
online students
548
Number of Programs
75
Financial Aid Amount
$10,739
Graduation Rate
49%
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a Public, 4 years college located in Arcata, California. Humboldt State ranked 77th in California Colleges and 29th in Federal Region IX.
It has a total enrollment of 6,237 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Humboldt State's acceptance rate is 98.20% last year (undergraduate school).
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299 |
| Phone | 707-826-3011 |
| WEB | www.humboldt.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.humboldt.edu/admission-aid |
| Online Application | https://www.calstate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.humboldt.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.humboldt.edu/calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.humboldt.edu/veterans |
| Athletic | www.humboldt.edu/anstud/humis/sgret-FAAFSAT.html |
| Disability Service | disability.humboldt.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is 98.20% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 5.89%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.20 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 5.89 % |
Tuition & Fees
Humboldt State's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,397 for California residents and $20,997 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 6.08% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,793).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,921 for California residents and $20,001 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 6.10% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,397 | $20,997 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,921 | $20,001 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 6,237 students have enrolled at Humboldt State (2024-2025). Among them, 548 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Humboldt State has 5,661 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 576 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,237 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,661 |
| Graduate Students | 576 |
| Online Enrollment | 548 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Humboldt State offers 75 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 75 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Humboldt State
| Number of programs | 75 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 1 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |