California State Polytechnic University Humboldt: Review & Facts

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California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is a medium four-year, public school with 6,025 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1913 and is the only school located in Arcata, California.

Academic Offerings

At California State Polytechnic University Humboldt you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
57
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 57 majors. The most popular concentrations are Natural Resources and Environment, Psychology, Biology, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is fair at 74% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
74%
Fair
The graduation rate at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is below average: 53%. Around 6% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is pretty decent: 15:1. Find out more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is fairly high - $17,700 per year. The additional fees at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt beyond tuition are around $2,200; this comes to $19,900 per year.

Read the details about California State Polytechnic University Humboldt additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
98%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 8,505 applications were submitted and 8,350 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,600
Medium
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,200 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,600 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, California State Polytechnic University Humboldt appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

California State Polytechnic University Humboldt Location and Address

Postal Address:
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, California
95521-8299, USA
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