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The main campus of Humboldt State University occupies nearly 144 acres, and was established on June 16, 1913 as a teacher’s college. This public educational institution, situated in Arcata, California, serves more than 1,000 postgraduates and nearly 6,000 undergraduates at present. HSU offers 12 Master’s programs and various credential programs to its students.
The sports teams of the university are named the Lumberjacks and the university mascot is Lucky Logger. HSU has men’s and women’s soccer, cross country, volleyball and basketball teams. American poet Raymond Carver, former Major League Baseball catcher Jack Fimple, former NFL running back Wendell Hayes and former power lifter Danny Herrera are famous alumni of this university.
Arcata, CA is home to Humboldt State. Arcata is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Humboldt State go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in science, art studies, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
Humboldt State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Humboldt State has 7,773 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers students meal plans. Humboldt State values student athletics, and belongs to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
General Phone: (707) 826-3011
http://www.humboldt.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 505 | liberal arts and sciences, English, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, history, geography, anthropology, political science, ... |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 186 | wildlife management, conservation, environmental studies, forestry, natural resources policy, fisheries sciences, environmental science |
| Science | 155 | biology, geology, zoology, chemistry, botany, oceanography, physics, physical sciences |
| Art Studies | 101 | art studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 97 | psychology |
| Business and Management | 87 | business management |
| Family and Social Work | 63 | social work |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 47 | health and physical education |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 36 | environmental engineering |
| Media | 34 | journalism |
| Education and Teaching | 33 | industrial arts teaching, education |
| Religion and Philosophy | 23 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Music | 17 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 17 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17 | information technology, computer science |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | range management |
Number of programs and degrees for Humboldt State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,317 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 176 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Humboldt State had a total enrollment of 7,773 students (7,237 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 27% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 84% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Humboldt State offers campus housing for 1,612 of its 7,237 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Arcata, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,216 | 6,768 | 82% | 1,051 | 16% |
| Men | 3,490 | 2,784 | 80% | 495 | 18% |
| Women | 4,726 | 3,984 | 84% | 556 | 14% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,148 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,318 |
| Room and board | $ 8,972 |
| Room charge | $ 4,467 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,375 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,470 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,180 |
Financial Aid:
Humboldt State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114900)
Humboldt State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 112 | 71 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 44 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $97,044 | 3 | $101,432 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 72 | $90,988 | 44 | $89,855 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $71,672 | 24 | $71,223 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $58,490 | 25 | $60,013 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $59,355 | 12 | $61,517 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 166 | $76,068 | 107 | $74,726 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Track | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 75 | 89 | 164 |
| Football | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Track | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 66 | 77 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Range Science and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Humboldt State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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