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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt

Arcata, California 95521-8299

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Excellent value

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a public institution in Arcata with particular strength in psychology and biology.

A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,626 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,167.

Established
1913
Motto
Φως Αλήθεια
Mascot
Lucky Logger
Type
Public polytechnic university
Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
Division
Division II
99%Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,491Students
14:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$47,626Earnings 10yr
$13,167Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,913
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,793
Room & Board$13,166
Books & Supplies$836
Total Cost of Attendance$24,412
Average Net Price$13,167
Median Debt at Graduation$18,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$191

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,090
$30–48K$9,623
$48–75K$13,095
$75–110K$17,692
$110K+$22,695

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,167

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

34

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (70)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,491
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Black 3%
Hispanic 30%
Asian 3%
Two+ 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.6%
Freshman Retention75.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,382
8 Years$44,299
10 Years$47,626

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,000
Men
$44,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#32
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#59

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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