California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt reported a 98.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a public 4-year institution in Arcata, CA. The historical average net price is $13,171 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

98.8%

14,019 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,171

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

47.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

76.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

5,612

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,483
$30,001 – $48,000$8,812
$48,001 – $75,000$11,088
$75,001 – $110,000$15,593
$110,000+$22,228

Top Majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

MajorDegrees Awarded
Natural Resources & Conservation273
Biological & Biomedical Sciences149
Psychology129
Social Sciences114
Visual & Performing Arts82
Business, Management & Marketing78
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies68
Parks, Recreation & Fitness58
English Language & Literature46
Physical Sciences46

Financial Aid at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

About California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Official website: https://www.humboldt.edu/

Admissions: https://www.humboldt.edu/admission-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

What is the acceptance rate at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt reported a 99% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 14,019. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?

The historical 99% acceptance rate suggests California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?

The stored historical average net price at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is $13,171 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 73%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,046 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is 48%. its stored first-year retention rate is 76%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on December 2, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 2, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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