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Cal Poly Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt is a medium, public institution located in Arcata, ca. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt offers undergraduate degrees in 70 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 5,373 undergraduates
cost $7,864 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Cal Poly Humboldt? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 98.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Cal Poly Humboldt is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Fine and Studio Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,864
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,540
Books & supplies $1,090
Other expenses $3,362
Cost of attendance* $24,856
Average financial aid package $17,228
Estimated cost $7,628 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,744
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,540
Books & supplies $1,090
Other expenses $3,362
Cost of attendance* $36,736
Average financial aid package $17,228
Estimated cost $19,508 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Cal Poly Humboldt has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,373, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

5,976

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
19%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
9%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Cal Poly Humboldt, students love their Psychology. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299
phone 707-826-3011
address www.humboldt.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Psychology

Delta phi epsilon

Zoology

Queer student union

Campus center for appropriate technology (ccat)

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Cal Poly Humboldt to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Cal Poly Humboldt?

Cal Poly Humboldt is located in Arcata, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Cal Poly Humboldt? 

The acceptance rate for Cal Poly Humboldt is 98%.

What’s the average GPA for Cal Poly Humboldt?

The average high school GPA for Cal Poly Humboldt students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Cal Poly Humboldt?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Cal Poly Humboldt including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $99,424.

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