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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, California · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$37,382

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

46%

Annual Tuition

$7,913

At a Glance

Total Students

5,491

Retention Rate

76%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

37%

Median Debt

$18,000

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 98.8%. The university has a student body of 5,491. The in-state tuition is $7,913. The median debt for graduates is $18,000, and 37.1% of students receive financial aid.

The university's graduation rate is 46.1%, and its retention rate is 75.6%. Graduates' median earnings one year after graduation are $30,678, increasing to $37,382 after five years and $47,626 after ten years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$31k

1 YEAR

$37k

5 YEARS

$48k

10 YEARS

Top 79% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, alumni of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn a median salary of $30,678. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $37,382, and after ten years, the median salary is $47,626. The median debt for graduates is $18,000.

The university has a 98.8% acceptance rate, and 46.1% of students graduate. The retention rate is 75.6%. The in-state tuition is $7,913, and 37.1% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Arcata, California

Arcata, CA 95521-8299

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is located in Arcata, California. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has an acceptance rate of 98.8%.