What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 6 2 (4 units) MATH 105 or MATH 109 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 2 (3 units) ( MATH 105 or MATH 109 ) & MATH 110 | |
| Biology | 3 | 6 5B & 5C (3 units) BIOL 104 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 5A & 5C (4 units) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 1A (3 units) ENGL 104 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 1A (3 units) & 3B (3 units) ENGL 104 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 4 or 3B (3 units) & US History (3 units) | |
| Psychology | 3 | 6 4 (3 units) PSYC 104 |
Show all 41 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 6 2 (4 units) MATH 105 or MATH 109 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 2 (3 units) ( MATH 105 or MATH 109 ) & MATH 110 | |
| Biology | 3 | 6 5B & 5C (3 units) BIOL 104 | |
| Biology | 4 | 6 5B & 5C (4 units) BIOL 105 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 5A & 5C (4 units) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 1A (3 units) ENGL 104 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 1A (3 units) & 3B (3 units) ENGL 104 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 4 or 3B (3 units) & US History (3 units) | |
| United States History | 4 | 6 4 or 3B (3 units) & US History (3 units) HIST…6 4 or 3B (3 units) & US History (3 units) HIST 110 or HIST 111 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 6 4 (3 units) PSYC 104 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 6 2 (3 units) STAT 108 or STAT 109 or PSYC 109 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 6 No GE Credit CS 111 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 6 4 (3 units) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 6 4 (3 units) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 4 or 3B (3 units) History major credit | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 4 or 3B (3 units) | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 4 or 3B (3 units) History major credit | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 4 or 3B (3 units) HIST 107 or HIST 108 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 6 4 (3 units) & 5A & 5C (3 units) ESM 105 & ENST 195 | |
| European History | 3 | 6 3B or 4 (3 units) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 6 4 (3 units) GEOG 105 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3B(4 units) SPAN 106 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 3B (4 units) SPAN 107 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 6 3B (4 units) SPAN 207 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 6 4 & US Constitution (3 units) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 2 (3 units) | |
| Art History | 3 | 6 3A (3 units) & 3A or 3B (3 units) ART 103A & ART 103B | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 3A (3 units) ART 105C | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 3A (3 units) ART 105D | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 6 No GE Credit | |
| Calculus AB Subscore | 3 | 6 2 (4 units) MATH 105 or MATH 109 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3B (3 units) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 6 4 (3 units) | |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 3A (3 units) ART 105B | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3B (3 units) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3B (3 units) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3B (3 units) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3B (3 units) | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 3B (3 units) | |
| Music Theory (effective Fall 2019) | 3 | 6 No GE Credit | |
| Music Theory (through Summer 2019) | 3 | 6 3A (3 units) | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based | 3 | 6 5A & 5C (4 units) PHYX 106 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based | 3 | 6 5A & 5C (4 units) PHYX 107 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 6 5A & 5C (4 units) PHYX 107 or PHYX 211 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 6 5A & 5C (4 units) PHYX 106 or PHYX 109 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 6 2 (3 units) | |
| Seminar | 3 | 6 No GE Credit | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 3B (4 units) SPAN 107 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 6 3B (4 units) SPAN 207 |
Source: catalog.humboldt.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 129 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 94 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 88 |
| Environmental Science | 87 |
| Business Administration and Management | 78 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 57 |
| Art/Art Studies | 52 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 51 |
Show the other 41 majors
| Forestry | 51 |
| English Language and Literature | 46 |
| Social Work | 39 |
| Computer Science | 39 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 38 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 29 |
| Child Development | 28 |
| Criminology | 26 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Sociology | 25 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 23 |
| Journalism | 22 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 20 |
| History | 19 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 16 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 16 |
| Political Science and Government | 16 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 16 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 16 |
| Range Science and Management | 12 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 11 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 10 |
| Geography | 10 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 8 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 8 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 7 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Music | 6 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 2 |
| Data Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Other Sports, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Eureka-Arcata, CA
132,380 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County (ACV)
Nearest hub airport
Sacramento International (SMF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.3 of 20
Elevation
163 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
41°F
July high
63°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
0 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,220 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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