California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
98%Acceptance rate
$13,171Average net price / year
49%Graduation rate
$47,626Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$18,000Median debt at graduation
5,612Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,250
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,850
- Total cost of attendance
- $25,170
- Room & board
- $14,118
- Books & supplies
- $870
- Average net price
- $13,171
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $8,483
- $30–48k
- $8,812
- $48–75k
- $11,088
- $75–110k
- $15,593
- $110k+
- $22,228
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 98.2%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $37,382
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,626
- Median debt (graduates)
- $18,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 43%
- Students with federal loans
- 34%
Programs: what graduates earn
45 of 79 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 37 | $63,768 | $24,185 |
| Social Work | 54 | $60,219 | $29,654 |
| Education, General | 1 | $56,597 | — |
| Psychology, General | 30 | $55,522 | $38,684 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 14 | $47,140 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 18 | $46,914 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General | 11 | $46,625 | — |
| Social Sciences, General | 6 | $21,925 | — |
Non-credential program
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $53,722 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,612
- Graduate students
- 646
- Part-time
- 12%
- Women / men
- 54% / 46%
- White
- 52%
- Hispanic
- 29%
- Black
- 3%
- Asian
- 3%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $107,100 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 52%
- Accreditor
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
- Website
- www.humboldt.edu
- Also known as
- Cal Poly Humboldt
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 22% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Engineering – 2% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 11% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 4% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
98.2% of applicants were admitted.
How much does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt cost?
The average net price after grants is $13,171 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,250 and the full cost of attendance is $25,170.
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $47,626 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
49% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.