California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Public university · Arcata, CA · 5,612 undergraduates

Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid

Acceptance rate

98%

Accessible

SAT (middle 50%)

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ACT (middle 50%)

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Average net price

$13,751

per year, after grants

Cost of attendance

$27,011

per year, before aid

Graduation rate

44%

within 6 years

These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.

How hard is it to get into California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt accepts about 98 of every 100 applicants (98%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.

The latest federal data says California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.

How much does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt cost?

The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $27,011 a year before financial aid.

After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,751 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.

Tuition and fees are $8,824 for CA residents and $22,144 for out-of-state students.

  • Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,824
  • Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$22,144
  • Room & board$14,306
  • Total cost of attendance$27,011
  • Average net price after grants$13,751
Net price calculator FAFSA school code: 001149

Popular majors

Environmental Science, Biology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Business.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt FAQ

What is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's acceptance rate?
98% — accessible.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt test-optional?
The latest federal data says California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt cost?
About $27,011 a year before aid; $13,751 on average after grants.
What is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's FAFSA school code?
001149. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt receives your information.
What is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's graduation rate?
44% of students finish within six years.

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