Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
98.83%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 98.83%. This means approximately 988 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 5,491 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
98.83%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $7,913 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,793 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $24,412 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $13,167 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 45.71% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 37.08% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$19,793
Room and board
$13,166
Books and supplies
$836
Other expenses
$3,742
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$24,412
Average net price
$13,167
Average aid coverage
46%
$11,245 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt pays approximately $13,167 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt net price
$13,167
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $19,793 and average net price at $13,167. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$19,793
Current net price
$13,167
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
46.63%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$47,626
Undergraduates
5,491
10-Year Median Earnings - California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
Undergraduates
5,491
Completion rate
46.63%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
45.71%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
37.08%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 45.71% of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 37.08% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is listed at 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | 98.83% | $19,793 | $13,167 | $47,626 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's acceptance rate?
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 98.83%.
How much is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt tuition?
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $19,793.
What is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's average net price?
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's average net price in the local dataset is $13,167.
What is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,626 for California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt accredited?
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
The local dataset lists 5,491 undergraduate students at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
What percentage of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in the local dataset is 45.71%.
What is the federal loan rate at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
The federal loan rate for California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in the local dataset is 37.08%.
Where should I verify California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt or the latest official federal education data.