Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299
707-826-3011
Humboldt State University is a public university located in Arcata, California. The university is situated on the Redwood Coast of California, and is the northernmost campus of the California State University system. Humboldt State University was founded in 1913 as a teacher's college, and is now a comprehensive university offering bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of disciplines. The university is home to over 7,000 students, and is known for its programs in environmental studies, forestry, and natural resources. Humboldt State University is committed to sustainability, and is a leader in green initiatives among universities. The university has a strong research program, and is home to several research centers and institutes. Humboldt State University is an active member of the community, and provides a number of services and programs to the citizens of Humboldt County.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 6612
Acceptance Rate: 85.14%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.humboldt.edu/
Financial Aid: https://finaid.humboldt.edu/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $25564
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $37444
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Humboldt State University is $99754.85. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Humboldt State University. For graduates of Humboldt State University, we saw an average early-career income of $50100.00 and mid-career income of $95000.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.