California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA
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Acceptance Rate
99%
Enrollment
5,491
Graduation Rate
47%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,626
Retention Rate
76%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,913
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,793
Avg Net Price
$13,167
Room & Board
$13,166
Total COA
$24,412
Median Debt
$18,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$8,090
$30,001–48,000
$9,623
$48,001–75,000
$13,095
$75,001–110,000
$17,692
$110,001+
$22,695
Pell Grant Rate: 46%
Federal Loan Rate: 37%

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Sticker Price$32,959
Estimated Net Price$13,167 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
47%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,626
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$18,000

Top Programs

Natural Resources
20.2%
Psychology
11.1%
Biology
10.5%
Social Sciences
8.0%
Business & Marketing
6.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
5.1%
Public Administration & Social Services
4.9%
Communication
3.5%
Computer Science
3.1%

Demographics

Men 45%Women 55%
White
51.0%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
29.7%
Asian
3.1%
Two or More
7.3%
International
0.3%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.