- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $13,837 a year (2022–23)
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California State Polytechnic University Humboldt reported an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. California State Polytechnic University Humboldt reviews each application.
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt GPA requirements
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and California State Polytechnic University Humboldt hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt acceptance rate
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt admitted 15,442 of 15,725 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt (formerly Humboldt State University) is a public 4-year university in Arcata, California, with 5,661 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What California State Polytechnic University Humboldt looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,837 a year at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is California State Polytechnic University Humboldt hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. California State Polytechnic University Humboldt admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to California State Polytechnic University Humboldt?
No. California State Polytechnic University Humboldt doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into California State Polytechnic University Humboldt?
A lot: California State Polytechnic University Humboldt requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into California State Polytechnic University Humboldt?
GPA alone can't tell you here. California State Polytechnic University Humboldt admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How many applicants get into California State Polytechnic University Humboldt?
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 15,442 of 15,725 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into California State Polytechnic University Humboldt?
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does California State Polytechnic University Humboldt accept AP credit?
Yes. California State Polytechnic University Humboldt awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does California State Polytechnic University Humboldt consider legacy status?
No. California State Polytechnic University Humboldt doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,837 a year at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to California State Polytechnic University Humboldt?
No. California State Polytechnic University Humboldt doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check California State Polytechnic University Humboldt's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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