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Humboldt State University

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1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Humboldt State University is a public institution located in Arcata, CA. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,991 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at Humboldt State University is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 85%, while the annual tuition including fees is $5,742 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,991
Acceptance Rate
85%
SAT Range
970 – 1,190
ACT Range
17 – 25

Admissions

Applicants10,198
Application Fee$70
Admitted8,683
Acceptance Rate85%
Enrolled546
Enrollment Rate6%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$25,558
In-state tuition$5,742
Total cost (out-of-state)$37,438
Out-of-state tuition$17,622
Price calculator website

Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
72%
Students receiving financial aid
79%
Financial aid website

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
92%
Out-of-state
8%
International
1%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
errorEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Natural resources and Conservation
18%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
10%
Psychology
10%
Social Sciences
9%
Business, Management and Marketing
8%
Visual and Performing Arts
7%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness Studies
6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences
6%
Communication & Journalism
4%
Engineering
4%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$26,200
8 years after graduation
$31,100
10 years after graduation
$36,600

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor), Cross Country

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Outdoor), Cross Country, Volleyball

Rankings

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