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Humboldt State University

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Humboldt State University Profile

  • 1 Harpst Street
    Arcata , CA 95521-8299
    (707) 826-3011
    www.humboldt.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Town, remote from an urban area
    Enrollment
    8,071
    Full time
    7,489
    Part time
    582
    Men full time
    3,418
    Women full time
    4,071
    Mission Statement

    -

    Humboldt State University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Masters
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Humboldt State University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    2%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    4%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    4%
    Hispanic
    10%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    55%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    24%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Humboldt State University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $55
    Applied
    7,202
    Admitted
    5,791
    Enrolled
    980
    Admitted %
    80%

    Humboldt State University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Neither required nor recommended
    Secondary school record
    Neither required nor recommended
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Humboldt State University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    90%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    460
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    580
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    450
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    570
    Students submitting ACT
    22%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    19
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    24
  • Humboldt State University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $3,843
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $14,013
    Books and Supplies
    $1,314
    On-campus room and board
    $8,522
    Off-campus room and board
    $8,269

    Humboldt State University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    60%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    31% , $3,929 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    39% , $3,136 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    45% , $2,783 on average
  • Humboldt State University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Bachelor Master
    Range Science and Management 7 0
    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master
    American Indian/Native American Studies 6 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 70 11
    Botany/Plant Biology 12 0
    Zoology/Animal Biology 16 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
    Business Administration and Management, General 68 19
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
    Journalism 34 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Computer Science 8 0
    Information Technology 9 0
    Education Bachelor Master
    Education, General 0 10
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 23 0
    Engineering Bachelor Master
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 36 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 45 12
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 19 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
    French Language and Literature 5 0
    German Language and Literature 6 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 12 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 46 0
    History Bachelor Master
    History, General 39 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 139 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 22 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 51 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master
    Environmental Science 0 9
    Environmental Studies 29 0
    Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 14 0
    Forestry, General 25 0
    Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 21 0
    Natural Resources/Conservation, General 0 36
    Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 52 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master
    Health and Physical Education, General 40 7
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 10 0
    Religion/Religious Studies 13 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 13 0
    Geology/Earth Science, General 20 0
    Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 9 0
    Physical Sciences 1 0
    Physics, General 3 0
    Psychology Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 78 19
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master
    Social Work 27 36
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master
    Anthropology 30 0
    Economics, General 16 0
    Geography 35 0
    Political Science and Government, General 30 0
    Social Sciences, General 7 5
    Sociology 38 10
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
    Art/Art Studies, General 101 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15 2
    Music, General 17 0
  • Humboldt State University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    Oct 1st
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Mar 2nd
    Regular application deadline
    Aug 1st
    Fall application deadline
    Jun 1st
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Jul 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    Nov 1st
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Nov 30th
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 2nd
  • Humboldt State University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    -
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.humboldt.edu/admissions/discover/
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Humboldt State University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    -
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Humboldt State University Military Programs

    ROTC
    No
    Army
    No
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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Student Reviews of Humboldt State University

4.5
based on 6 reviews
  • Hayley from Bothell, WA

    Down to earth, creative, friendly, open-minded individuals. You will not win the rat race by coming to Humboldt. If you care for culture, the environment, and about having a deeper meaning in life, Humboldt may be what you're looking for. … more read full review

    Down to earth, creative, friendly, open-minded individuals. You will not win the rat race by coming to Humboldt. If you care for culture, the environment, and about having a deeper meaning in life, Humboldt may be what you're looking for. Challenge yourself in the classes, very important to be self-motivated. read full review

  • Justine from Arcata, CA

    I'll make it simple it basically seems that I'm learning. I mean I do pay for my education so I make sure I learn. The school gives you the tools needed to learn whatever you wish, I know because I use all the resources available to me. read full review

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