Humboldt State University: Ranking & Review
| Arcata rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 338 | 1144 Top 7% |
Humboldt State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 78% | 84% |
| Applicants | 11,453 | 4,368 | 7,085 |
| Admissions | 9,372 | 3,426 | 5,946 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 1,210 | 436 | 774 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 8,525 | 3,642 | 4,883 |
2,406 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
306 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 1,075 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 89% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 471 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 39% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $55. Application fee for graduates - $55.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Neither required nor recommended |
Humboldt State University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $24,721 | $36,601 |
| Off-campus | $24,721 | $36,601 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $12,582 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Humboldt State University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,072 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $396 | |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $7,176 | $16,680 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $396 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 308 | 30 | 338 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 211 | 6 | 217 |
| Social Sciences | 183 | 15 | 198 |
| Psychology | 178 | 19 | 197 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 153 | 22 | 175 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 77 | 62 | 139 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 122 | 122 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 105 | 11 | 116 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 97 | 97 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 73 | 73 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 63 | 3 | 66 |
| Physical Sciences | 50 | 50 | |
| History | 39 | 39 | |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 34 | 34 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 33 | 33 | |
| Engineering | 32 | 32 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 25 | 25 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 22 | 22 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 17 | 17 | |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 12 | 12 | |
| Education | 8 | 8 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | 7 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | |||
| Grand Total | 1,841 | 176 | 2,017 |
A total of 1,841 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Humboldt State University.
At the master's level 176 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 41% | 51% |
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General info
| Alternative names | HSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 |
| Motto | Light and Truth |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 1,027 |
| Instructional FTE | 388 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.humboldt.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Harpst Street Arcata, California, 95521-8299 United States |
| Urbanization level | Town: Remote |
| City population | 17,000 |
| Phone | 7078263011 |
| Fax | +1 (707) 826 6190 |