Overview

California Polytechnic University, Humboldt is a Comprehensive institution located in Arcata, CA, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA  95521
United States

Contact Mr. Steven Ladwig
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: hsuinfo@humboldt.edu
Phone: 707-826-4402
Fax: 707-826-6190

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Range Science And Management
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Cell/cellular Biology And Histology
Environmental Biology
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Molecular Biology
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
Energy Systems Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, Other
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Oceanography, Chemical And Physical
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Fire Services Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,236

Applied

8,302

Accepted

5,308

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,449

Females Applied

4,917

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,695

Males Applied

3,301

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.47

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 30th	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	April 30th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	November 30th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	591	530	660
SAT Math	555	510	612
ACT Composite	24	21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,742

In-state

17,622

Out-of-state

5,742

In-district

Fees

2,122

Full-time student fees

12,540

Room & board

6,638

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

14,069

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,026

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,174

Avg. Loan Aid

1,443

Avg. Grant Aid

10,132

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

1%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,308

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	21.09%
Black or African American	4.04%
White or Caucasian	53.55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.83%
Asian	3.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.77%
Two or more races	9.56%
Other	2.32%

Gender

Male (42.29%)

Female (56.71%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	38%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Library Skillshops, Campus Dialogue on Race (seminars and guest speakers) and Social Justice Summit

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Psychology, Delta Phi Epsilon, Zoology, Queer Student Union and Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing			No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	Division 2	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo	No	No	No

Faculty

522

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 235

Part-time - 287

Male - 215

Female - 307