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
Public
studentType
Coed
5,337
Undergraduates
2,338
Men - 43.8%
2,915
Women - 54.6%
546
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
83% of 16,556 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.5
SAT Math
555 average
SAT EBRW
591 average
ACT Composite
24 average
21-28 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $26,286
Out-of-state: $38,166
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,864
Out-of-state: $19,744
Room and Board
$13,844
Average Percent of Need Met
74%
Average Freshman Award
$14,738
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$23,065
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
235
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
11%
10-19
32%
20-29
32%
30-39
11%
40-49
8%
50-99
6%
Over 100
1%
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Arcata Population
18,044
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
38% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Lumberjack
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.8%
Asian
3.9%
Black/African-American
3.7%
Hispanic/Latino
20.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
10.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.9%
White
55.1%
Unknown
2.6%
International Students
0.7% from 19 countries
First-Year Students Returning
76.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
24.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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