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Arcata, California 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, drama and performing arts, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 590.
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 7,462 enrolled students (as of 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (707) 826-4402
Financial Aid Phone: (707) 826-4321
http://www.humboldt.edu
Humboldt State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 534 | liberal arts and sciences, English, social services, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, geography, political science, anthropology, ... |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 245 | environmental studies, wildlife management, forestry, natural resources policy, conservation, fisheries sciences, environmental science |
| Science | 158 | biology, zoology, geology, botany, chemistry, oceanography, physical sciences, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 123 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 98 | art studies |
| Business And Management | 89 | business management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 42 | health and physical education |
| Media | 38 | journalism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 37 | religion, philosophy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 36 | registered nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 32 | drama |
| Engineering | 27 | environmental engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | social work |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | information technology |
| Music | 19 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | education, industrial arts teaching, instructional media design |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 11 | range management |
Number of programs and degrees for Humboldt State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,396 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 171 | 12 |
In 2005, Humboldt State had a total enrollment of 7,462 students (6,833 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Humboldt State offers campus housing for 1,367 of its 6,833 (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 | 6,319 | 3,669 | 58% | 770 | 21% |
| Men | 2,595 | 1,464 | 56% | 337 | 23% |
| Women | 3,724 | 2,205 | 59% | 433 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (707) 826-4402
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,167 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,337 |
| Room and board | $ 7,906 |
| Room charge | $ 4,051 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,660 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,080 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,935 |
Financial Aid:
Humboldt State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (707) 826-4321
Humboldt State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $97,124 | 3 | $97,236 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $93,864 | 6 | $83,374 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 83 | $81,549 | 40 | $79,852 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $63,077 | 29 | $64,134 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $51,719 | 20 | $49,374 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $52,320 | 12 | $53,604 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 173 | $68,829 | 102 | $65,952 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Track | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 73 | 135 |
| Football | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Basketball | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| Track | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 53 | 58 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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
Educational/Instructional Media Design
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 4% | |
| 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 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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