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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA

98.2%

Acceptance Rate

$8,250

Avg Cost (In-State)

$20,850

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

47.5%

Graduation Rate

5,612

Total Enrollment

Popular programs

ForestryWildlife BiologyEnvironmental Resources EngineeringOceanographyEnvironmental ScienceNative American Studies

Application requirements

Regular Deadline

December 4

Common App

No

Test Policy

Test Free

Essays Required

4

Letters of Rec

0

Application Fee

$70

Interview

Not required

Essays: 4 out of 8 Personal Insight Questions (350 words each) required for CSU application

Note: Uses CSU Apply system; A-G course requirements must be met

Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$37,382

Median Earnings at 6 Years

median graduate salary 6 years after starting

$47,626

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

48%

4-Year Graduation Rate

students completing degree within 4 years

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.

Earnings by major

Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.

ProgramMedian earnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.$29,917$50,915208
Psychology, General.$28,046$45,889185
Business Administration, Management and Operations.$36,586$60,005178
Biology, General.$32,760$55,707150
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.$26,325$47,003119
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.$24,660$55,22283
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.$27,303$42,04980
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.$55,589$78,22580

Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.

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