Undergraduates: Cost of Attendance 2026-2027
The Following housing and food estimates are based on averages. For detailed costs of housing and dining plans, click HERE.
| Description | With Parent | 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 | $890 | $890 |
| 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 |
Additional Resources
Still eager to learn more? Dig in with the details here to get a full picture of what you can expect at Cal Poly Humboldt.
$24,850
Approximate cost of a Humboldt degree — less than half a typical private college!
80%
of Humboldt students receive some form of financial aid.
$10k
average amount of funding for low-income students.




