Humboldt State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 98.20%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,397
- Out-of-State Tuition: $20,997
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Humboldt State:
- Total Enrollment: 6,237, including 548 online students
- 5,661 Undergraduate, 576 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.3% men, 55.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 6%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 75 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 15 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Humboldt State Overview
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (Humboldt State) is a four-year, public school located in Arcata, CA. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Humboldt State's tuition & fees is $8,397 for California residents and $20,997 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,739.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,237 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Humboldt State's acceptance rate is 98.20% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 5.89%.
Humboldt State ranked 70th in California Colleges rankings. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is $8,397 for in-state students and $20,997 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,921 for in-state students and $20,001 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,911 for California residents and $22,274 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,530 for California residents and $21,221 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,397 | $20,997 |
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| Graduate | $9,921 | $20,001 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,911 | $22,274 |
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| Graduate | $10,530 | $21,221 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Humboldt State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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