Humboldt State University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #869 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #272 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #241 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 249 | In California |
| #259 of 1,012 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top50% | For 51 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 6,008
- Graduates
- 604
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.humboldt.edu
Humboldt State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 84% | 86% |
| Applicants | 10,198 | 4,263 | 5,935 |
| Admissions | 8,683 | 3,566 | 5,117 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 532 | 205 | 327 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 7 | 7 |
1,525 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,055 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
495 or 91%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Humboldt State University are 970-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
138 or 25%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Humboldt State University are 17-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 2985 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2170 (33%) |
| Two or more races | 422 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 402 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 230 (4%) |
| Asian | 196 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 89 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $9,476
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,622 | $16,680 |
| Fee in-district | $2,116 | $2,122 |
| Fee in-state | $2,116 | $2,122 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,116 | $2,122 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,069 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,562 |
| Room charge | $6,638 |
| Meal charge | $6,924 |
Humboldt State University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 174 | 30 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 143 | 28 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 129 | 15 |
| Environmental Science | 122 | 8 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 98 | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 103 | |
| Social Work | 52 | 48 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 87 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 68 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 66 | |
| Forestry, General | 64 | |
| Criminology | 53 | |
| Computer Science | 48 | |
| Sociology, General | 37 | 6 |
| Anthropology, General | 29 | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 39 | 3 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 38 | |
| Journalism | 37 | |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 37 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 33 | |
| Environmental Studies | 31 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 27 | |
| History, General | 24 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | |
| Botany & Plant Biology | 23 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 22 | |
| Music, General | 21 | |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 20 | |
| Geography | 18 | |
| Chemistry, General | 17 | |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 14 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 13 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 12 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 10 | |
| Education, General | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Range Science and Management | 8 | |
| Economics, General | 8 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 | |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,801 | 209 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 48% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 147 | 898 |
| 1992 | 153 | 948 |
| 1993 | 135 | 1077 |
| 1994 | 182 | 1271 |
| 1995 | 253 | 1597 |
| 1996 | 320 | 2035 |
| 1997 | 413 | 2762 |
| 1998 | 453 | 4211 |
| 1999 | 478 | 6189 |
| 2000 | 458 | 7525 |
| 2001 | 495 | 9122 |
| 2002 | 498 | 11347 |
| 2003 | 566 | 13383 |
| 2004 | 444 | 15783 |
| 2005 | 407 | 17729 |
| 2006 | 355 | 19590 |
| 2007 | 368 | 20171 |
| 2008 | 357 | 20849 |
| 2009 | 368 | 21424 |
| 2010 | 336 | 22090 |
| 2011 | 285 | 23735 |
| 2012 | 318 | 25981 |
| 2013 | 323 | 27709 |
| 2014 | 343 | 27310 |
| 2015 | 338 | 28532 |
| 2016 | 338 | 27084 |
| 2017 | 375 | 26304 |
| 2018 | 373 | 25103 |
| 2019 | 324 | 28049 |
| 2020 | 341 | 29280 |
| 2021 | 301 | 31358 |
Humboldt State University alumni
-
Stephen Hillenburg
- Enrolled in Humboldt State University
- In 1984 graduated with bachelor's degree in natural resource management
- Occupations
- film producerfilm directorscreenwriteranimatoruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Stephen McDannell Hillenburg was an American animator, director, writer, producer, and marine science educator. Hillenburg created the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, on which he served as the showrunner for the first three seasons of the show, and has become the fifth-longest-running American animated series.
-
John Kiffmeyer
- Occupations
- drummermusicianrecord producercomposer
- Biography
-
John Kiffmeyer, known professionally as Al Sobrante, is an American cinematographer and retired musician and songwriter. He is best known as the first drummer for the punk rock band Green Day. His stage name is a reference to his hometown, El Sobrante.
-
Ian Kochinski
- Enrolled in Humboldt State University
- In 2018 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- online streamerYouTuberTwitch streamerdebater
- Biography
-
Ian Kochinski, better known as Vaush (/vɔːʃ/ (listen) vawsh), is an American YouTuber and Twitch streamer known for debating and discussing politics online from what he describes as a libertarian socialist perspective.
-
Thomas Rid
- Occupations
- political scientistnon-fiction writeruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Thomas Rid is a political scientist best known for his work on the history and risks of information technology in conflict. He is Professor of Strategic Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. Previously he was a professor of security studies at the Department of War Studies, King's College London.
General info
| Alternative names | HSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 |
| Motto | Light and Truth |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic Calendar | September to May. Also summer classes |
| Total FTE staff | 938 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 1 Harpst Street Arcata, California, 95521-8299 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 19,000 |
| Phone | 7078263011 |
| Fax | +1 (707) 826 6190 |