| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
8,242 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
7,710 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
532 |
| Total graduate students: |
548 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
382 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
166 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
West |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
6% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.8% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 43.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 36.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.9% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 32.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 44.5% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.6% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.5% | Nonresident Alien |
| 6.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
144 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Arcata, CA |
| Population of city/town: |
17,697 |
| Nearest major city: |
San Francisco |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
280 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
837,442 |
| Online campus map: |
www.humboldt.edu/
humboldt/maps |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
86% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
9% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
91% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
20% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1098 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery, marine lab, scientific instrument museum, Coral Sea research vessel, observatory, wildlife care facility. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
1% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
3 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
2% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Lumberjack, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
183 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Crusades for Christ, Latter-day Saint Student Association, Newman Club, Solid Rock, The Path, RELEVANT, The Vine, religious studies groups |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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American Indian Alliance, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Kaibigan group, MEChA, Multicultural Center, Powwow Committee; Asian and Black Student Unions |
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| International student organizations: |
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Global Connections, International Cultural Festival, International Student Union; Hmong and Vietnamese Student Associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Concert, jazz, marching, and pep bands; choir, chamber ensembles, musical theatre, film society, orchestra, debating, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Student Alliance, team managers, German club; drama/theatre, dance, academic, departmental, social, and special-interest groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Dan Collen,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Joddie Gleason,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director,
Humboldt State University,
One Harper Street,
Arcata, CA 95521-8299 |
| School colors: |
green and gold |
| School mascot: |
Lumberjacks |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
California Collegiate Athletic Association, Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's crew | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
7% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball diamond, basketball court, football field |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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archery, baseball, crew, cycling, disc, fencing, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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archery, cheerleading, cycling, disc, fencing, rugby |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
San Francisco (280 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
McKinleyville, CA (7 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Redding, CA (150 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Arcata, CA |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
20% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Wesley Chesbro, California state senator and assemblyman
- Stephen Hillenburg, creator of 'SpongeBob SquarePants'
- Paul Lubitz, president, Holly Yashi Jewelry.
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