Humboldt State University Arcata California

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$3,175
$3,843
$4,148
$5,171
24.7%
Out-of-state
$13,345
$14,013
$14,318
$16,331
14.1%
Books and supplies
$1,142
$1,314
$1,470
$1,528
3.9%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$8,522
$8,522
$8,972
$9,510
6.0%
Other
$2,861
$3,177
$3,180
$3,256
2.4%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$8,269
$8,269
$8,550
$9,088
6.3%
Other
$3,114
$3,430
$3,602
$3,678
2.1%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$2,935
$3,151
$3,602
$3,678
2.1%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$15,700
$16,856
$17,770
$19,465
9.5%
Off Campus
$15,700
$16,856
$17,770
$19,465
9.5%
Off Campus with Family
$7,252
$8,308
$9,220
$10,377
12.5%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$25,870
$27,026
$27,940
$30,625
9.6%
Off Campus
$25,870
$27,026
$27,940
$30,625
9.6%
Off Campus with Family
$17,422
$18,478
$19,390
$21,537
11.1%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$55
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
9,626
3,936
5,690
Percent admitted
75%
73%
77%
Percent admitted who enrolled
16%
18%
15%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
 
X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
1,059
89%
ACT
296
28%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
470
590
SAT Math
460
580
ACT Composite
19
25
ACT English
19
26
ACT Math
18
25

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
3/26/1949 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
9/25/1999 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1978 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1979 –
Accredited