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Humboldt State University (HSU)
- 1 Harpst Street
- Arcata, CA 95521
- OPEID College Code: 00114900
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- General Phone: (707) 826-3011
- President: Rollin Richmond
- Website: www.humboldt.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 7,773
- College Alias: HSU
- College Mascot: Lumberjacks

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - HSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,971 | 4,231 | 7,202 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,365 (80%) | 3,426 (81%) | 5,791 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 426 (18%) | 554 (16%) | 980 (17%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 877 | 90% |
| ACT ® Exam | 219 | 22% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 60%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 45% | 31% | 26% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,783 | $3,929 | $1,972 | $3,136 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 3.6% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 52 | 61 | 46 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,688 | 1,692 | 1,659 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,843 | $3,175 | $3,167 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,013 | $13,345 | $13,337 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,314 | $1,142 | $1,080 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,522 | $8,522 | $7,906 |
| Other Expenses | $3,177 | $2,861 | $2,935 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,269 | $8,269 | $7,997 |
| Other Expenses | $3,430 | $3,114 | $2,844 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,151 | $3,114 | $2,719 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,856 | $15,700 | $15,088 |
| Out of State | $27,026 | $25,870 | $25,258 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,856 | $15,700 | $15,088 |
| Out of State | $27,026 | $25,870 | $25,258 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,308 | $7,252 | $6,966 |
| Out of State | $18,478 | $17,422 | $17,136 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,773 Undergraduate: 6,922 Graduate: 851
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,573 Female: 4,200
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,245 Female: 3,677
- Graduate Gender Male: 328 Female: 523
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,642 Part-Time: 1,131
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,131 Part-Time: 791
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 511 Part-Time: 340
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 73 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | 176 | 2% |
| Black | 275 | 4% |
| Asian | 300 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 789 | 10% |
| White | 4,107 | 53% |
| Unknown | 2,053 | 26% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 68 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,717 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,644 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,897 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,290 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 427 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 187 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 195 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 198 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 150 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,167 | 857 | 310 |
| Faculty Status | 519 | 298 | 221 |
| Tenured Faculty | 228 | 212 | 16 |
| Graduate Assistants | 60 | - | 60 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 507 | 286 | 221 |
| Primarily Instruction | 227 | 23 | 204 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 53 | 52 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 264 | 219 | 45 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 343 | 300 | 43 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 132 | 115 | 17 |
| Skilled Crafts | 43 | 43 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 60 | 60 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,981 (275) | $75,447 (169) | $74,239 (106) |
| Professor | $90,422 (112) | $90,648 (72) | $90,016 (40) |
| Associate Professor | $70,026 (82) | $70,424 (49) | $69,435 (33) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,282 (59) | $57,357 (36) | $59,730 (23) |
| Instructor | $48,576 (1) | - (-) | $48,576 (1) |
| Lecturer | $60,158 (21) | $59,023 (12) | $61,671 (9) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $102,648 (9) | $104,393 (5) | $100,467 (4) |
| Professor | $106,450 (7) | $108,636 (4) | $103,536 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $89,340 (2) | $87,420 (1) | $91,260 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,267 (284) | $75,733 (174) | $74,529 (110) |
| Professor | $90,226 (119) | $90,555 (76) | $89,646 (43) |
| Associate Professor | $70,099 (84) | $70,446 (50) | $69,589 (34) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,282 (59) | $57,357 (36) | $59,730 (23) |
| Instructor | $48,576 (1) | - (-) | $48,576 (1) |
| Lecturer | $60,158 (21) | $59,023 (12) | $61,671 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $492,498 | $249,105 | $243,393 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 389 | 191 | 198 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 350 | 175 | 175 |
| Basketball | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Football | 93 | 93 | - |
| Rowing | 61 | - | 61 |
| Soccer | 54 | 26 | 28 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 68 | 37 | 31 |
| Cross Country | 39 | 18 | 21 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $77,890 | $44,389 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $17,130 | $14,624 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 43 | 23 | 20 |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Cross Country | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| White | 46% |
| Unknown | 42% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 42% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 9 | - |
| Drug Related | 89 | 80 |
| Liquor Related | 37 | 26 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | - |
| Drug Related | 44 | 68 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 7 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 13 | 19 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
