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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA · Town · 5,612 students
HSI
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Arcata, CA, 95521-8299 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
SMF · Sacramento
200 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$25,170
Out-of-state COA
$37,770
Avg net price
$13,171
Room & board
$14,118
In-state tuition
$8,250
Out-of-state tuition
$20,850
Books & supplies
$870/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,483
$30–48k
$8,812
$48–75k
$11,088
$75–110k
$15,593
$110k+
$22,228
Admissions
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
48%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
7%
Consumer completion
63%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,382
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,626
Median debt
$18,000
Monthly loan payment
$191
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$24,300
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$26,596
Independent students
26%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
29%
Black
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more
7%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,382
10 years after entry
$47,626
Psychology, General153
Natural Resources Conservation and Research120
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management98
Business Administration, Management and Operations91
Biology, General85
Social Work66
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness58
Fine and Studio Arts50
Forestry44
Computer Science42
English Language and Literature, General40
Zoology/Animal Biology38
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering36
Communication and Media Studies33
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other32
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities29
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Institutional
Endowment
$40M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
52%
Avg faculty salary
$11,900/mo
Instructional spend/student
$18,064
Federal loan rate
34%

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