Fast Facts - Humboldt State University
Founded in 1913
Number of Students — 7,550
- Approximately 13% are working on post-baccalaureate programs such as master's degrees and credentials
- 89% of undergraduate students are taking at least 12 units
- Average age is 26 years old
Student Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3.2% |
| Black | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% |
| Native American | 2.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| White | 60.6% |
| Other/Unknown | 22.7% |
Typical Undergraduate Class Size — 24
Full Time Faculty — 381
Affiliation
Humboldt is one of 23 campuses of the California State University, the largest, most diverse, and one of the most affordable public university systems in the world.
Academics
49 bachelor's degrees, 82 minors, 12 graduate programs, 17 credential programs and numerous certificates of study. Known nationwide for its natural resource and science programs, Humboldt is actually a well-rounded liberal arts institution. Humboldt boasts lively visual and performing arts programs, nursing, business, environmental resource engineering, psychology, and teacher preparation programs, among others.
Additional Facilities
Humboldt owns or uses many nearby off-campus facilities, including an observatory, natural history museum, marshes, lakes and ponds, forest lands and research station, a sand dune preserve, art galleries, and a wildlife care facility. The Telonicher Marine Lab is located just north of Arcata in the seaside village of Trinidad, and our 90-foot research vessel “Coral Sea” is berthed in Eureka, just 7 miles south of campus.
Registration Fees
Registration fees are among the lowest in the nation, making an education at Humboldt State University an incredible value.
Location
- North coast of California
- Part of the colorful college town of Arcata
- 270 miles north of San Francisco; 95 miles south of the Oregon border
- Surrounded by redwood forests, rushing rivers, and ocean beaches
Residence Halls
- About 18% of Humboldt students, especially new freshmen and transfers, choose to live on campus.
- Traditional furnished double and single residence halls, suites, and apartments are available, all with free high-speed internet access.
- Special interest housing such as Outdoor Adventures and Community Service or Wellness Living appeal to many students.
- Our Housing Office also assists students in finding off-campus housing.
Athletics, Clubs, and Recreation
- NCAA Division II teams include football, men’s and women’s basketball, soccer and track and cross country; women’s volleyball, women’s softball,and women’s crew.
- Club sports include rugby (nationally ranked 2 years in a row!), mountain bike racing, men’s crew, men’s lacrosse, baseball, cheer, ultimate Frisbee, men’s volleyball, and more.
- Clubs on campus, including academic/professional, Greek, cultural, religious and more.
- Center Activities are available to students and community members and include an incredible variety of fun and useful classes: backpacking trips, fly fishing lessons, art of henna, rock climbing, sea kayaking, West African dance, bird watching, EMT courses, surfing and many others! The Center Activities office also rents recreational equipment.