California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt California

Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata specializes in natural resources and conservation with open admissions and in-state tuition under $6,100.

College statistics

Address:
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA
95521
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.humboldt.edu/
Setting:
Town
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Natural Resources and Conservation

Cal Poly Humboldt is a public four-year university in Arcata, California, focused on natural resources and conservation. The campus serves approximately 6,156 students and operates in a town setting near the northern California coast.

In-state tuition is $6,084 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $19,522 when room and board are included. Out-of-state students pay $18,684 in tuition and face a total cost of $32,122. Admissions are open, with an acceptance rate of 98.8 percent.

The university is classified as a research college with a focus on arts and sciences. Students drawn to environmental science, forestry, fisheries, wildlife, and related fields will find aligned programs here. The school's location in Humboldt County provides direct access to coastal ecosystems and old-growth forests for hands-on study. For more information, visit www.humboldt.edu/.