by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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Published attendance costs at California State Polytechnic U-Humboldt ranged from $24,412.00 ranging to $37,012.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: about $24,412.00 for in-state students versus $37,012.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $8,250.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $16,162.00 |
| Total cost | $24,412.00 |
| That is 27% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,412.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,999.00 |
| Net price | $12,413.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,412.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,687.00 |
| Net price | $7,725.00 |
| That is 60% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $20,850.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $16,162.00 |
| Total cost | $37,012.00 |
| That is 92% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,012.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,999.00 |
| Net price | $25,013.00 |
| That is 30% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,012.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,687.00 |
| Net price | $20,325.00 |
| That is 6% above the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees and living costs. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at about 1.9% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Freshman year | $7,869.00 | $12,644.00 | $24,867.00 |
| Senior year | $8,317.00 | $13,364.00 | $26,282.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $32,366.00 | $52,008.00 | $102,281.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,330.00 | $19,813.00 | $38,965.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $372.00 | $599.00 | $1,177.00 |
| Total amount paid | $44,696.00 | $71,821.00 | $141,246.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Freshman year | $7,869.00 | $12,644.00 | $24,867.00 |
| Senior year | $8,015.00 | $12,880.00 | $25,330.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $15,884.00 | $25,524.00 | $50,197.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,051.00 | $9,724.00 | $19,123.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $183.00 | $294.00 | $578.00 |
| Total amount paid | $21,936.00 | $35,248.00 | $69,320.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Freshman year | $20,704.00 | $25,479.00 | $37,701.00 |
| Senior year | $21,882.00 | $26,930.00 | $39,848.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $85,157.00 | $104,799.00 | $155,072.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $32,442.00 | $39,925.00 | $59,077.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $980.00 | $1,206.00 | $1,785.00 |
| Total amount paid | $117,599.00 | $144,724.00 | $214,149.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Freshman year | $20,704.00 | $25,479.00 | $37,701.00 |
| Senior year | $21,089.00 | $25,954.00 | $38,404.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $41,793.00 | $51,433.00 | $76,105.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,922.00 | $19,594.00 | $28,993.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $481.00 | $592.00 | $876.00 |
| Total amount paid | $57,714.00 | $71,026.00 | $105,099.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $13,171.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $13,167.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,090.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $9,623.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,095.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,692.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,695.00 |
Use California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at California State Polytechnic U-Humboldt amounts to $14,500.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,500.00 |
| 75th | $24,300.00 |
| 90th | $31,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $14,283.00 |
| Middle income | $15,000.00 |
| High income | $14,000.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $283.00 more than graduates from high-income families.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,976.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $13,493.00 |
First-gen borrowers at California State Polytechnic U-Humboldt carry $1,483.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at California State Polytechnic U-Humboldt is $2,500.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for California State Polytechnic U-Humboldt is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 9.8% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at California State Polytechnic U-Humboldt total $481,222,300.00 covering 26,657 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 49 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,152.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veteran aid breakdown.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing California State Polytechnic U-Humboldt, think through the questions below:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.