California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, California · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$37,382
Acceptance Rate
99%
Graduation Rate
46%
Annual Tuition
$7,913
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn a median of $47,626 ten years after entry — 12% below the national median. Acceptance rate 98.8%, in-state 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
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.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Psychology, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Social Work
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Fine and Studio Arts
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Forestry
Criminology
Anthropology
Sociology
English Language and Literature, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
Journalism
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Political Science and Government
History
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry
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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.