California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Public · 5,612 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,483 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,812 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,088 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,593 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,228 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,171 |
Sticker tuition: $8,250 in-state, $20,850 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 43%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $47,626
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Environmental Studies22%
Biology & Life Sciences11%
Social Sciences9%
Psychology9%
Business7%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Physics & Chemistry3%
Computer Science3%
Engineering3%
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