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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Open
- Average net price
- $13,751
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings
- $54,882
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a public college in Arcata, CA with 5,612 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,751 per year ($9,950 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,882 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 14,019
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 13,855
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 7%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,011
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,824
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,144
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,950
- $30–48k$10,251
- $48–75k$11,897
- $75–110k$14,653
- $110k+$24,229
Get a personal estimate with California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $54,882
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,297
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,612
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White52%
- Hispanic29%
- Black3%
- Asian3%
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt FAQ
What is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's acceptance rate?+
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?+
In Fall 2023, 14,019 students applied to California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt and 13,855 were admitted; 955 enrolled.
Does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt consider legacy status?+
No. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt require an essay?+
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,011 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,751.
What is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's graduation rate?+
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 115755 · How we use this data
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