California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA · Public · 5,612 undergraduates

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt admitted 98% of applicants. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $13,751 a year. Within six years, 44% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
98%
SAT/ACT scores
Not required

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$27,011 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$13,751 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$9,950 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$8,824 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$22,144 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
44%
Students who return for a second year
76%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$54,882 a year
Median debt at graduation
$17,297

Students

Undergraduates
5,612
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
46%
Student-faculty ratio
16 to 1
Campus setting
Town

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Natural resources and conservation
22%
Biological and biomedical sciences
11%
Social sciences
9%
Psychology
9%
Business, management and marketing
7%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.