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CS

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 98% Acceptance
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98%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$13,171
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
5.6K
Students
Medium campus body
$37,382
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a public institution located in the town setting of Arcata, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 98%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
98% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
98%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Business & Marketing6% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Forestry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,849
Earnings 5yr: $63,673
Debt: $22,173
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,429
Earnings 5yr: $73,108
Debt: N/A
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,225
Earnings 5yr: $81,168
Debt: $24,350
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,785
Earnings 5yr: $62,897
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,620
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,750
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,253
Earnings 5yr: $72,074
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,162
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,175
Earnings 5yr: $50,561
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,005
Earnings 5yr: $58,979
Debt: $16,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,953
Earnings 5yr: $57,147
Debt: $23,286
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,707
Earnings 5yr: $50,531
Debt: $20,200
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,222
Earnings 5yr: $49,190
Debt: $20,113
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,174
Earnings 5yr: $48,299
Debt: $16,849
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $53,722
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,371
Earnings 5yr: $48,634
Debt: $20,526
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,915
Earnings 5yr: $50,871
Debt: $15,500
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,579
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,525
Earnings 5yr: $46,874
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,706
Earnings 5yr: $45,421
Debt: $18,196
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,143
Earnings 5yr: $51,759
Debt: $16,458

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$13,171
In-State Tuition$8,250
Out-of-State Tuition$20,850
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

43%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$37,382
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,626

Completion Signals

49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$157/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

46%
Men
54%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$42,795
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