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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA
Figures on this page come from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data. This school has not been individually reviewed, so there is no ranking, aid-policy, or GPA guidance below.
What it may cost by family income
Estimated average net price — what families actually pay after grants and scholarships — by annual household income. Net price matters far more than the $37,770 sticker price. All figures are the full cost of attendance — housing, food, and books included, not just tuition.
| Household income | Est. net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,483 |
| $30k–$48k | $8,812 |
| $48k–$75k | $11,088 |
| $75k–$110k | $15,593 |
| Over $110k | $22,228 |
Sticker cost of attendance: $37,770 (out-of-state) · $25,170 in-state.
What the whole degree costs
Every cost figure above is one year. A bachelor's degree is four — sometimes five. Today's-prices makes no assumptions; the second column assumes prices rise ~3.5% a year, in line with recent averages.
| Household income | 4 yrs, today's prices | 4 yrs with increases |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $33,932 | $35,755 |
| $30k–$48k | $35,248 | $37,142 |
| $48k–$75k | $44,352 | $46,735 |
| $75k–$110k | $62,372 | $65,724 |
| Over $110k | $88,912 | $93,690 |
49% of students here graduate within six years. If the degree takes a fifth year, budget roughly one more year at the prices above — ask the school what share of students finish in four.
First-year aid is not guaranteed to repeat — ask California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt how grants change after year one. That answer moves these numbers more than anything else on this page.
Applying to a specific major at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
98% is the acceptance rate for the whole university — not for every major. For the programs below, admission is usually decided separately and is harder than that number suggests. Almost no university publishes a by-major admission rate, and neither does the federal government, so we do not show one: any site that does is estimating.
To find the real figure for your major, check California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's Common Data Set and its admissions page, or ask an admissions officer directly — that question gets answered more often than students expect.
At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt: 42 bachelor's degrees awarded a year · $53,775 median earnings (Computer Science.)
Applicant demand has grown far faster than faculty and seats, so many universities cap CS enrollment, admit to it directly, or require a competitive internal application after enrolling.
Check: Whether the school admits to CS directly, and whether switching into CS later is restricted — the answer changes your real odds more than your test scores do.
At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt: 91 bachelor's degrees awarded a year · $36,294 median earnings (Business Administration, Management and Operations.)
Many undergraduate business schools admit their own cohort at application time and are more selective than the university overall; others admit only after two years of coursework.
Check: Whether the business school is direct-admit for first-years, and if not, what GPA the internal application actually requires.
At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt: 50 bachelor's degrees awarded a year · $18,315 median earnings (Fine and Studio Arts.)
Admission usually turns on an audition or portfolio judged by the department, which can outweigh grades and test scores in either direction.
Check: Audition/portfolio dates and prescreen requirements — many fall well before the regular application deadline.
Federal data shows no bachelor's completions at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in engineering, nursing or architecture, so those are not listed above. Small or new programs can be missing from federal reporting — confirm with the school before ruling one out.
What graduates earn, by major
Median earnings and median federal loan debt for bachelor's graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, by field of study, from the U.S. Department of Education. Earnings differ far more between majors at one school than between schools.
| Major | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. · Social Sciences | $23,224 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $24,885 | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | $21,166 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. · Business | $36,294 | — |
| Biology, General. · Biological Sciences | $27,846 | — |
| Social Work. | $28,236 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $25,580 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. · Visual & Performing Arts | $18,315 | — |
| Forestry. | $38,289 | — |
| Computer Science. · Computer Science | $53,775 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. · Humanities | $21,403 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. · Biological Sciences | $16,345 | — |
Largest programs shown. Earnings are measured a few years after graduation and reflect who enrolls as much as what is taught.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt a reach, target, or safety for you?
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