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Campus & Student Life at Humboldt State University

Home to about 6,008 undergraduates in 2020, Humboldt State University is a public university located in Arcata, California. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Humboldt State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Humboldt State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Humboldt State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Humboldt State University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Humboldt State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Humboldt State University Disability Services.

Humboldt State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Humboldt State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Humboldt State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Humboldt State University for Veterans Guide.

Humboldt State University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Humboldt State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Humboldt State University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Humboldt State University

There were 6,008 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,238 (87.2%). Part-time attendance was 770 (12.8%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
5,2387706,008

Humboldt State University is Ranked #776 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Humboldt State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Humboldt State University #776 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Humboldt State University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Humboldt State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Humboldt State University Diversity Guide.

Humboldt State University Competes in the NCAA

Humboldt State University has a total of 456 student athletes, 234 men and 222 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$5,684,465
Total Expenses (all teams)$5,543,843
Net$140,622

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Humboldt State University Athletics

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