Humboldt State University, founded in 1913, is a comprehensive, public university. Set between redwood groves and the Pacific Ocean, 275 miles north of San Francisco, it is a highly acclaimed campus of choice. It tends to attract students who are adventurous and self-reliant. The intimacy of the 7,400-student campus mirrors the sense of community along California''s north coast. In this small-town atmosphere, students get involved and learn they can make a direct, positive difference in the lives of others. The grand, natural setting of forests, rivers, ocean beaches, sand dunes and mountain ranges provides a remarkable array of resources to students, from art to zoology. Its 161-acre campus is located in Arcata.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
2,899
Undergraduates
1,183
Men - 40.8%
1,717
Women - 59.2%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
85% of 8,381 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.48
SAT Math
538 average
490-590 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
551 average
500-600 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
21 average
17-24 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$59,851
Tuition and Fees
$40,680
Room and Board
$13,469
Average Percent of Need Met
68%
Average Freshman Award
$36,685
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$30,094
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
125
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Houston Population
18,044
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Houston, TX
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
32% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Lumberjack
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
5.7%
Black/African-American
25.1%
Hispanic/Latino
40.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
2.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
16.5%
Unknown
9.2%
International Students
4.0% from 42 countries
First-Year Students Returning
69.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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