Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University is one of the fifty public 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in Arcata town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,525 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,210 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 823 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 47% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Humboldt State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,742, and fees were $1,751. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,622 and $1,751 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students8,525 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 03/26/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/25/1999 - 12/20/2012 |
Admission
82%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 960 to 1160 |
| ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | -- | -- | $17,820 |
| ADN | 70 | -- | -- | $27,720 |
| BSN | 125 | -- | -- | $49,500 |
| FNP | 50 | -- | -- | $19,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 83% of Humboldt State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 53% | $4,818 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,322 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $2,255 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $5,202 |
| Federal Student Loans | 60% | $5,254 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $12,628 |
$14,140
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,123 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,352 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,251 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,431 |
| Over $110,000$23,055 |
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Student Population
7,862
Undergrads
663
Graduates
4,883
Women
3,642
Men
90%
Full-time
10%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
43% |
|
Hispanic |
33% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
