What California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt costs
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt charges $8,250 a year in published tuition and fees for California residents, about $4,125 a semester, and $20,850 a year for students from other states, about $10,425 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,170 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,952 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
For fall 2024, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt received 15,725 applications and admitted 15,442 students, and 909 enrolled as first-years.
What California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 129 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 94 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 88 |
| Environmental Science | 87 |
| Business Administration and Management | 78 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 57 |
| Art / Art Studies | 52 |
| Forestry | 51 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- California State University, Channel Islands, Camarillo, California: 5,013 undergraduates
- United States Military Academy, West Point, New York: 4,408 undergraduates
- Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana: 4,164 undergraduates
- United States Air Force Academy, USAF Academy, Colorado: 4,114 undergraduates
- Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania: 3,876 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt's acceptance rate? 98.2% for fall 2024: 15,442 of 15,725 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt? $8,250 a year for in-state students and $20,850 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt? About 5,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
