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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Science & Tech Programs

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a public institution located in Arcata, CA. A Remote Town provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Rankings

Cal Poly Humboldt is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#84 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#115 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#669 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?

Contact information for Cal Poly Humboldt are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Phone:	7078263011
Website:	www.humboldt.edu/
Admissions:	www.humboldt.edu/admission-aid
Financial Aid:	www.humboldt.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Cal Poly Humboldt?

You can apply to Cal Poly Humboldt online at: https://www.calstate.edu/apply

Cal Poly Humboldt is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Cal Poly Humboldt

These are the things Cal Poly Humboldt considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Cal Poly Humboldt?

Cal Poly Humboldt has an acceptance rate of 98%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 6% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Cal Poly Humboldt can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	7,300	7,160	98%
Women	8,425	8,282	98%

Can I Afford California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?

The average net price after aid at Cal Poly Humboldt is $13,167. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,084
In-State Fees	$2,313
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,684
Out-of-State Fees	$2,313
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,397
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,997

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 17% of students at Cal Poly Humboldt receive some form of financial aid (937 students).

About 65% of students at Cal Poly Humboldt receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,739 per student.

43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,597.

Student Loan Debt

34% of Cal Poly Humboldt undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,491 per year.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 637 students enrolled at Cal Poly Humboldt. Cal Poly Humboldt is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,491 undergraduate students at Cal Poly Humboldt, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	181
Black or African American	142
Hispanic	1,581
White	2,816
American Indian/Alaska Native	71
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	16
Two or More Races	411
Non-Resident	16

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Cal Poly Humboldt break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	822
Washington	17
Oregon	16
Colorado	13
Arizona	6

Additionally, approximately 0.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Graduate Student Diversity

562 of Cal Poly Humboldt’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Cal Poly Humboldt, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	19
Black or African American	8
Hispanic	144
White	291
American Indian/Alaska Native	29
Two or More Races	25
Non-Resident	5

Online Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,723 undergraduate students at Cal Poly Humboldt took at least one online class — of those, 446 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 209 students took at least one online class and 102 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Cal Poly Humboldt maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.