Cal Poly Humboldt

Arcata, CA

Cal Poly Humboldt

Arcata, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$11,655

$23,535

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,350
Declined 155
Total Received 8,505
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Public

5,461

undergraduate students

564

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt is a public comprehensive university that is known for its emphasis on environmental science, natural resources management, and the arts. It is located on a 161-acre campus in Arcata, California.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 6,025
Established in 1913
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

144-acre campus in Arcata (population: 18,000), 275 miles north of San Francisco. Served by air and bus. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Cal Poly Humboldt
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA
95521-8299

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
28%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
5%
Top 1/4
31%
Top 1/2
71%
Bottom 1/2
29%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 30
Application deadline (final deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,350
Declined 155
Total Received 8,505

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

76%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,872

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,913
Housing $6,624
Food $5,880
Additional fees $3,742
Books & supplies $836
Total $24,995
Average Financial Aid - $9,872
Total with Avg. Aid $15,123

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 866 255-1390
F: 707 826-5360
finaid@humboldt.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

archery, baseball, crew, cycling, disc, fencing, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

archery, cheerleading, cycling, disc, fencing, rugby

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
California Collegiate Athletic Association, Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Botany/Plant Biology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Development yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Computer Science yes
Criminology yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Social Sciences, General yes yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes
Zoology/Animal Biology yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Biological Sciences
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

6,025

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

5,461
students

Female
57%
3,131

Male
43%
2,330

9%

564
students

Female
69%
390

Male
31%
174

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

85%

4,669
students

Female
57%
2,682

Male
43%
1,987

15%

792
students

Female
57%
449

Male
43%
343

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
30%
Hispanic/Latino
49%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: May 1

Spring: September 30

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 37
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Guatemala
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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