Humboldt State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1254 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #347 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #312 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 249 | In California |
| #226 of 1,053 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 89 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 5,461
- Graduates
- 564
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.humboldt.edu
Humboldt State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Humboldt State University has an acceptance rate of 98% and is among the 25% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| Applicants | 8,505 | 3,425 | 5,080 |
| Admissions | 8,350 | 3,366 | 4,984 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 930 | 403 | 527 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 31 | 16 | 15 |
3,301 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
627 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3032 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1803 (30%) |
| Two or more races | 401 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 277 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 179 (3%) |
| Asian | 171 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 31 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,262
- Students receiving aid
- 76%
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 | $2,122 | $2,122 |
| Fee in-state | $2,122 | $2,122 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,122 | $2,122 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,196 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,238 |
| Room charge | $6,638 |
| Meal charge | $5,600 |
Humboldt State University majors
Humboldt State University has granted 1,537 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs and 193 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Humboldt State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 142 | 36 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 108 | 25 |
| Social Work | 60 | 52 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 94 | 11 |
| Environmental Science | 96 | 7 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 95 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 76 | 9 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 59 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 48 | 3 |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 51 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 46 | |
| Environmental Studies | 45 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 44 | |
| Botany & Plant Biology | 37 | |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 37 | |
| Criminology | 36 | |
| Anthropology, General | 27 | 7 |
| Forestry, General | 34 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | |
| Chemistry, General | 29 | |
| History, General | 29 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 29 | |
| Computer Science | 27 | |
| Sociology, General | 22 | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 22 | |
| Journalism | 21 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 20 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 | |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 18 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 17 | |
| Mathematics, General | 16 | |
| Geography | 15 | |
| Child Development | 14 | |
| Physics, General | 14 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 12 | |
| Music, General | 12 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | 10 |
| Economics, General | 10 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | |
| Range Science and Management | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 8 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 1,537 | 193 |
Humboldt State University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 38% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Humboldt State University has published 7,816 scientific papers with 153,733 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Geology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 148 | 630 |
| 1992 | 100 | 579 |
| 1993 | 74 | 617 |
| 1994 | 74 | 594 |
| 1995 | 77 | 698 |
| 1996 | 96 | 735 |
| 1997 | 105 | 789 |
| 1998 | 134 | 891 |
| 1999 | 138 | 1093 |
| 2000 | 176 | 1414 |
| 2001 | 197 | 1663 |
| 2002 | 210 | 1872 |
| 2003 | 168 | 2434 |
| 2004 | 173 | 2911 |
| 2005 | 169 | 3355 |
| 2006 | 183 | 3597 |
| 2007 | 215 | 4165 |
| 2008 | 197 | 4179 |
| 2009 | 202 | 4674 |
| 2010 | 193 | 4846 |
| 2011 | 178 | 5220 |
| 2012 | 188 | 5698 |
| 2013 | 197 | 5925 |
| 2014 | 222 | 6166 |
| 2015 | 205 | 6910 |
| 2016 | 290 | 6959 |
| 2017 | 289 | 6996 |
| 2018 | 273 | 7980 |
| 2019 | 270 | 9407 |
| 2020 | 309 | 10254 |
| 2021 | 292 | 11146 |
| 2022 | 293 | 10696 |
| 2023 | 250 | 10459 |
Humboldt State University alumni
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Stephen Hillenburg
- Enrolled in Humboldt State University
- In 1984 graduated with bachelor's degree in natural resource management
- Occupations
- screenwriterwriterfilm produceractorfilm director
- Biography
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Stephen McDannell Hillenburg was an American animator, voice actor, and marine biology educator. He is best known for creating the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants for Nickelodeon in 1999 – serving as the showrunner for its first three seasons, and again from season nine until his death – which has become the fifth-longest-running American animated series. He also performed the original voice of Patchy's pet parrot Potty the Parrot from the show.
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Mike Patton
- Occupations
- guitaristvocalistsinger-songwritercomposervoice actor
- Biography
-
Michael Allan Patton is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and voice actor, best known as the lead vocalist of the American rock bands Faith No More and Mr. Bungle. Noted for his vocal proficiency, diverse singing techniques, wide range of projects, style-transcending influences, eccentric public image and contempt for the music industry, Patton has earned critical praise and influenced many contemporary singers. In addition to his most popular endeavor, Faith No More, Patton is also co-founder and lead vocalist of Mr. Bungle, and he has fronted and/or played with Tomahawk, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Fantômas, Moonchild Trio, Kaada/Patton, Dead Cross, Lovage, Mondo Cane, the X-ecutioners, and Peeping Tom. Consistent collaborators through his varied career include avant-garde jazz saxophonist John Zorn, hip hop producer Dan the Automator and classical violinist Eyvind Kang.
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Raymond Carver
- Occupations
- prose writerwriterscreenwriterpoetteacher
- Biography
-
Raymond Clevie Carver Jr. was an American short story writer and poet. He published his first collection of stories, Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?, in 1976. His breakout collection, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love (1981), received immediate acclaim and established Carver as an important figure in the literary world. It was followed by Cathedral (1983), which Carver considered his watershed and is widely regarded as his masterpiece. The definitive collection of his stories, Where I'm Calling From, was published shortly before his death in 1988. In their 1989 nomination of Carver for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, the jury concluded, "The revival in recent years of the short story is attributable in great measure to Carver's mastery of the form."
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John Kiffmeyer
- Occupations
- composermusiciandrummerrecord producer
- 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.
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 | 977 |
| 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 |