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Cost of Attendance
Humboldt Costs
The following are estimates for the 2026-2027 academic school year. These estimates are intended to provide a general idea of the cost of attendance here at Cal Poly Humboldt. Fees are subject to change.
The following housing and food estimates are based on averages. For detailed costs of housing and dining plans, click HERE.
Undergraduates: Cost of Attendance 2026-2027
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated State Tuition** | $6,838 | $6,838 | $6,838 |
| Estimated Campus Based Fees** | $2,452 | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $934 | $934 | $934 |
| Living Expenses - Housing | $4,500 | $8,042 | $9,036 |
| Living Expenses - Food | $8,036 | $6,714 | $6,882 |
| Transportation | $1,948 | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,966 | $2,966 | $2,966 |
| Total | $27,674 | $29,894 | $31,056 |
Teaching Credential: Cost of Attendance 2026-2027
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated State Tuition** | $7,938 | $7,938 | $7,938 |
| Estimated Campus Based Fees** | $2,452 | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $934 | $934 | $934 |
| Living Expenses - Housing | $4,500 | $8,042 | $9,036 |
| Living Expenses - Food | $8,036 | $6,714 | $6,882 |
| Transportation | $1,948 | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,966 | $2,966 | $2,966 |
| Total | $28,774 | $30,994 | $32,156 |
Graduate/Post-bac/Western Regional Grad (WRGP) 2026-2027
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated State Tuition** | $8,548 | $8,548 | $8,548 |
| Estimated Campus Based Fees** | $2,452 | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $934 | $934 | $934 |
| Living Expenses - Housing | $4,500 | $8,042 | $9,036 |
| Living Expenses - Food | $8,036 | $6,714 | $6,882 |
| Transportation | $1,948 | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,966 | $2,966 | $2,966 |
| Total | $29,384 | $31,604 | $32,766 |
**Tuition and fees subject to change
These are estimates that are often made prior to campus-based fees being finalized for the year. Finalized tuition and fees are posted here.
*Includes books, supplies, computer expenses, and course materials fee
MBA students: Professional Program Fee
A fee is charged on a per unit basis ($303 per unit) in addition to the registration fees (and nonresident tuition fee, if applicable) for the graduate business programs.
Out of State Tuition
Non-California Resident student who do not qualify for Western Undergraduate Exchange or Western Regional Graduate Program are charged a per unit fee of $444 in addition to the baseline tuition and fees rate.
Undergraduates
Example of Non-resident Fees: 12 units x 2 semesters = 24 units x $444 per unit = $10,656 in non-residence fees. Total NR Fees plus tuition & fees ($9,290) = $19,946/year
Example of Non-resident COA: $10,656 + $29,894 (on campus) = $40,550 is the estimated cost of attendance per year.
Graduates
Example of Non-resident Fees: 9 units x 2 semesters = 18 units x $444 per unit = $7,992 in non-resident fees. Total NR Fees plus tuition & fees ($11,000) = $18,992/year
Example of Non-resident COA: $7,992+ $32,766 (off campus) = $40,758 is the estimated cost of attendance per year.
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) 2026-2027
| Costs | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated State Tuition** | $9,426 | $9,426 |
| Estimated Campus Based Fees** | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $934 | $934 |
| Living Expenses - Housing | $8,042 | $9,036 |
| Living Expenses - Food | $6,714 | $6,882 |
| Transportation | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,996 | $2,996 |
| Total | $32,482 | $33,644 |
AB 990/SB 467
For informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990 & Senate Bill 467, Cal Poly Humboldt provides the typical market cost of a one bedroom apartment in the local area.
- Arcata one bedroom - $1200
- Arcata two bedroom - $1750
- Arcata single room in a house - $740
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at Cal Poly Humboldt. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
These estimated costs were developed by analyzing up-to-date local rental listings such as Craiglist. We encourage families to consider how their own costs may differ from those estimated above.
Updated October 2025