California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,491 students.
About This School
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a public institution located in Arcata, California with approximately 5,491 undergraduate students enrolled. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. In-state tuition is $7,913 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $40,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the nearly open admissions (99% acceptance rate) and relatively modest $18,000 median debt are appealing, a 47% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start actually finish — a red flag worth taking seriously. Worth considering if you're drawn to the school's environmental and science-focused programs in a tight-knit, outdoorsy setting in Northern California, but come in with a clear plan and strong support system. Median earnings of $40,100 a decade out are modest, so this makes more sense financially if you're pursuing a specific career path tied to the region rather than chasing earning potential.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,491 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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