Humboldt State University - Arcata, CA

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Humboldt State University

School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Humboldt State University is a public school.

Contacting the School

1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Main Phone: 7078263011
Web Site: www.humboldt.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,773 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.6% of students attend full-time, while 1.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 426 male students and 554 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 43.5% of the student body, while females made up 56.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (275)%, Hispanic (300)%, Asian (789)%, and Native American (176)%.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 80.4% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 460. One quarter of students scored at least 580

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Levels

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agricultural Science

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies Business And Management Communications Computer Education Engineering English Language And Literature Environmental Conservation Health Care History And Social Sciences Humanities And Liberal Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Life Sciences Literature And Language Mathematics Performing And Visual Arts Philosophy And Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration And Public Service

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Humboldt State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

  • Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (for football, basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, track & field, and in general

Special Student Services

Academic Services

  • Remedial assistance
  • AP credits
  • Distance learning options
  • Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

  • Student employment services
  • Career counseling
  • Placement services for graduates
  • On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 16,856.00
In-State, Living With Family:$ 8,308.00
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 27,026.00

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:
  • High-school GPA is required.
  • Standardized test scores are required.
  • A college preparatory program is required.
  • The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
  • Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
  • A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

School data is from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.