California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,069
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Arcata, California, Cal Poly Humboldt is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Cal Poly Humboldt is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Cal Poly Humboldt is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 74% at Cal Poly Humboldt suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,864

Cost of attendance at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,744

Cost of attendance at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt received on average $9,716 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,716

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	261	49%	$5,071	$1,323,590
Other Federal Grant	261	49%	$5,333	$1,391,790
State Grant/Scholarships	295	55%	$2,232	$658,348
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	316	59%	$5,811	$1,836,423
Total Grant & Scholarships	400	75%	$9,716	$3,886,561

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt students is 47.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.3%.

47.5%

asian 57.9% 22 students
African American 28.3% 13 students
white 52.1% 269 students
unknown 50.9% 29 students
hispanic 44.1% 269 students
International Students 52.6% 10 students
Mixed Race 46.5% 46 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Basketball California Collegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country California Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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