HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Humboldt State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Arcata, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Main Phone: (707) 826-3011
Web Site: www.humboldt.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,904 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.2% of students attend full-time, while 0.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 311 male students and 420 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.5% of the student body, while females made up 57.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (8)%, Asian (3)%, and Native American (3)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 73.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 590.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 460 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agricultural Science

Plant Sciences

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Business Administration

Communications

Journalism

Computer

Information Sciences And Systems

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Humboldt State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Humboldt State University is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

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
Accelerated programs
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:	$ 12,000
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 5,612
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 20,460

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.

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