Humboldt State students enjoy an extraordinary college experience, taking small classes taught by professors who know them by name. They live and learn in one of the world's most beautiful places—near ancient redwood forests, mountains and beaches. We are located 275 miles north of San Francisco in the town of Arcata, which is recognized as one of the West's best college towns.
Humboldt State is a public institution and part of the 23-campus California State University system. With full-time undergraduate tuition of just $7,492 annually, we're one of the best higher education values in the nation.We have over 8,000 students and 578 faculty members. We offer a wide array of academic choices, with 51 majors and 12 graduate programs in three Colleges. Faculty members are among the top teachers and researchers in their fields. Programs in natural resources and sciences are nationally known, while visual and performing arts are also popular areas of study.Throughout the curriculum, students find a long-standing commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
We were founded as a teacher's college in 1913. Over the last century, we have grown from an institution focused solely on teacher education to an accredited university with extensive research facilities. There have been plenty of name changes over the years: We have been called Humboldt State Normal School, Humboldt State Teacher's College, Humboldt State College, CSU Humboldt and, since 1974, Humboldt State University.
Our students have plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning with professors engaged in research and community service. The Coral Sea, for example, is an oceangoing vessel used primarily for undergraduate research. Students can study with the world's foremost expert on redwood trees and with leading experts in sustainable energy systems.In our cutting edge Fire Lab, students study the properties of forest fires, and in the Schatz Energy Research Center student engineers are working on real-world issues like bringing sustainable lighting to the developing world. Students create their own theatre productions, study the mechanics of walking in the Human Performance Lab, work with young children in the Child Development Lab and more. Possibilities abound for real-world research experience available to undergraduates—something few other universities can boast.
Outside the classroom, our students enjoy a rich campus life. They are involved in more than 190 campus clubs and have access to a state-of-the-art recreational facility. Each year, CenterArts brings nationally recognized performers and speakers to campus, and we have 12 NCAA Division II athletic teams.
Humboldt State University is a comprehensive, residential campus of the California State University. We welcome students from California and the world to our campus. We offer them access to affordable, high-quality education that is responsive to the needs of a fast-changing world. We serve them by providing a wide array of programs and activities that promote understanding of social, economic and environmental issues. We help individuals prepare to be responsible members of diverse societies.
Humboldt State University will be the campus of choice for individuals who seek above all else to improve the human condition and our environment.
Humboldt State University is renowned nationally and internationally for its academic excellence, intensive research and unique programs. Our small class sizes allow students and faculty to work closely together and for students to receive personalized attention and support. HSU has outstanding natural science and resources programs, and also excels in the areas of business, humanities and liberal arts. Come join us at our safe, welcoming campus on the northern California coast surrounded by towering redwood trees.
Creative and open-minded. Friendly and curious. Progressive and different. That's Humboldt State students, and they do quite a bit more than complete their degree requirements. They explore, volunteer, organize and play. They try new things and challenge the status quo.At Humboldt State, we encourage you to pursue your interests and follow your own path—in the classroom and beyond.
A great way to get connected and make friends is to get involved with campus activities. There's always something going on, from festivals to football games, big events to special lectures.Scale the 40-foot rock wall in the Student Rec Center, go for a run on the community forest trails, join a club or organize your own. There are nearly 200 campus clubs, intramural sports teams and Greek organizations to choose from.
Living on campus is a great way to meet friends and get connected to all HSU has to offer. As an on-campus resident you’ll be at the heart of a university committed to your academic success. Whether you live on or off campus, HSU has resources to make you feel at home.
When you come to HSU, you can choose a residence hall organized around a theme. Theme & Community Housing gives you a chance to live and learn for a year alongside people who share your interests.
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After getting accepted into UC Berkeley, UCLA, and several other notable schools, I decided to matriculate to Humboldt State University. I DO NOT REGRET THAT DECISION AT ALL! I am a chemistry major at HSU, and I will be graduating in Spring 2012. At this school, students are more than just numbers. Many of my professors have gone out of their ways to help students if they want or need it. That is not to say that they baby students. As someone before said, there is not much hand-holding at HSU. There are many scholarships that only HSU students can apply for. This helps a great number of students to pay the already low tuition.
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This University has ignited my child's passion for learning, with dedicated staff who foster both academic excellence and personal growth; the strides they've made are truly remarkable.
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