by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt ran $8,250 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $20,850. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for totaled $2,166 in-state and $2,166 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,166 | $2,166 |
| Total | $8,250 | $20,850 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Humboldt State University has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 6.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $22,106 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.63%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,384. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.86%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $21,238.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,384 | $21,238 |
| In 2 Years | $8,520 | $21,633 |
| In 3 Years | $8,658 | $22,035 |
| In 4 Years | $8,798 | $22,445 |
| In 5 Years | $8,941 | $22,863 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $87,351, versus roughly $34,360 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, visit the California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Financial Aid page.
