Resources For Students & Parents Humboldt State Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Humboldt State. Jsb10 / Wikimedia Commons For Students & Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing a College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips College Testing Testing Graphs Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private Schools Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Updated October 03, 2017 Humboldt State University Admissions Overview: With an acceptance rate of 77%, Humboldt State is accessible to many. Students with test scores and grades above average have a good chance of being admitted; those with volunteer/work experience, strong writing skills, and a range of extracurricular activities have an even better chance. To apply, students can use the California State University system's application. Additional materials include high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and letters of recommendation. Check out Humboldt's admissions website for more information. Will You Get In? Calculate Your Chances of Getting In with this free tool from Cappex Admissions Data (2016): Humboldt State University Acceptance Rate: 77%Humboldt State GPA, SAT and ACT Score GraphTest Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 440 / 550SAT Math: 430 / 540SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanCompare Cal State SAT ScoresACT Composite: 18 / 24ACT English: 17 / 24ACT Math: 17 / 24What these ACT numbers meanCompare Cal State ACT Scores Humboldt State Description: Humboldt State University is the northernmost of the schools in the California State University system. Its location in Arcata sits alongside a redwood forest and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Students have easy access to hiking, swimming, kayaking, camping and other outdoor activities in this ecologically rich corner of Northern California. The university has a 21 to 1 student / faculty ratio and offers its undergraduates 47 bachelor's degree programs. In athletics, the Humboldt State Lumberjacks compete in the NCAA Division II California Collegiate Athletic Association. Popular sports include basketball, soccer, cross country, football, rowing, track and field. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 8,503 (7,982 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 44% Male / 56% Female94% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $7,209 (in-state); $18,369 (out-of-state)Books: $1,660 (why so much?)Room and Board: $12,638Other Expenses: $2,444Total Cost: $23,951 (in-state); $35,111 (out-of-state) Humboldt State Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 81%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 73%Loans: 60%Average Amount of AidGrants: $9,650Loans: $5,542 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Art, Biology, Business Administration, English, History, Journalism, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management What major is right for you? Sign up to take the free "My Careers and Majors Quiz" at Cappex. Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%Transfer Out Rate: 7%4-Year Graduation Rate: 15%6-Year Graduation Rate: 46% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Football, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Cross CountryWomen's Sports: Rowing, Softball, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics Admissions Profiles for Other Cal State Campuses Bakersfield | Channel Islands | Chico | Dominquez Hills | East Bay | Fresno State | Fullerton | Humboldt | Long Beach | Los Angeles | Maritime | Monterey Bay | Northridge | Pomona (Cal Poly) | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego | San Francisco | San Jose State | San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) | San Marcos | Sonoma State | Stanislaus More California Public University Information SAT Score Comparison for Cal State SchoolsACT Score Comparison for Cal State SchoolsThe University of California SystemSAT Score Comparison for the UC SystemACT Score Comparison for the UC System Continue Reading