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California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt
ARCATA, CA . 4 Year 3.6
#1892 in Best Colleges in America
1 HARPST ST ARCATA, CA 95521

Overview

California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt, located in Arcata, California, is a public university founded in 1914. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as science, engineering, agriculture, and business. With a focus on hands-on learning and a beautiful redwood forest setting, the university prepares students for careers and leadership.

Rankings

  • 92

    #92 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • 4

    #4 59 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 132

    #132 in Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America

  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 92 of 100
  • Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America 132 of 651
  • Colleges with the Best Professors in America 459 of 1,527

Academics

  • B Academics
  • C+Value
  • A Diversity
  • C+Campus
  • B Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • B+Professors
  • BLocation
  • D+Dorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Psychology
    158 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    143 Graduates
  • Business
    138 Graduates
  • Biology
    129 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    116 Graduates
  • Wildlife and Fisheries Management
    110 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    89 Graduates
  • Arts
    75 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    64 Graduates
  • Criminology
    49 Graduates

Admissions

  • November 30
    Application Deadline
  • 91%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $70
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    970-1190
  • ACT Range
    17-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,716
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    81%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    48%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,643 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    711
  • Undergrads Over 25
    25%
  • Pell Grant
    49%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Great Northwest Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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