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.