Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA
7,774
Students
14,037
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
58%
Acceptance Rate
Rural
Setting
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Overview
Humboldt State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Arcata, CA, in a rural setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521
United States
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
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: hsuinfo@humboldt.edu
Phone: 707-826-4402
Fax: 707-826-6190
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Range Science And Management |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Indian/Native American Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Botany/plant Biology |
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| Cell Biology And Histology |
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| Environmental Biology |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Molecular Biology |
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| Zoology/animal Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Journalism |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Child Development |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management |
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| Forestry |
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| Natural Resources Management And Policy |
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| Natural Resources Management And Policy Related |
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| Natural Resources/conservation |
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| Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Oceanography (chemical And Physical) |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Criminology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11,562
Applied
6,720
Accepted
7,774
Enrolled
Female Admissions
7,138
Females Applied
4,198
Females Accepted
59%
Male Admissions
4,424
Males Applied
2,522
Males Accepted
57%
Applying
55
Application Fee
3.23
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 |
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| Fall freshmen | November 30th | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | November 30th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 545 | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 523 | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,742
In-state
17,622
Out-of-state
Fees
1,928
Full-time student fees
13,342
Room & board
6,934
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
14,037
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,988
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,165
Avg. Loan Aid
912
Avg. Grant Aid
9,141
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
67%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
7,774
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
7%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 34.92% |
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| Black or African American | 3.56% |
| White or Caucasian | 42.16% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.11% |
| Asian | 2.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.22% |
| Two or more races | 7.14% |
| Other | 6.59% |
Gender
Male (43.22%)
Female (56.78%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 26% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Dialogue on Race (seminars and guest speakers) and Film Festival
Homecoming, Dialogue on Race (seminars and guest speakers) and Film Festival
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:
Bicycle Learning Center, Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT), Youth Educational Services, HOLA and MECHA
Bicycle Learning Center, Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT), Youth Educational Services, HOLA and MECHA
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 | No | Division 2 | |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Football | No | Division 2 | |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | 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 | No | Division 2 | |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 2 | |
| Water Polo | No | No | No |
Faculty
574
Total Faculty
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 258
Part-time - 316
Male - 266
Female - 308