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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$19,092 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$5,472 tuition
$10,486 on campus room & board
$1,544 books
$1,590 fees

$30,252 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$16,632 tuition
$10,486 on campus room & board
$1,544 books
$1,590 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$4,570 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
69% of students receive aid
43% get federal aid ($5,252 avg)
39% get state aid ($2,641 avg)
40% get institn'l aid ($4,570 avg)
56% get loans ($5,085 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 19.6% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 8.45% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$6,571,690
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $9,429 54%
Federal Grant Aid $5,252 43%
Pell Grants $4,437 43%
Other Federal Grants $866 40%
Institution Grant Aid $4,570 40%
State Grant Aid $2,641 39%
Student Loans $5,085 56%
Federal Loans $4,902 56%
Other Loans $11,057 1%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

Amount
$1,000 - $2,500 R
$500 - $1,000 R R
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 2
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Humboldt State University offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
(707) 826-3011
http://www.humboldt.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State -
Out of State $372

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Raquel from Marina, CA
  • May-23-2013 I am a current student here

    You get what you put out. There are many resources to take advantage of, if only you go out and find them. Be sure to visit the career center, the writing/learning center for free essay help, and meet with your adviser and department chair. HSU holds lunch and dinner events to meet faculty, and it is important at this school to know your professors. Accept the free tutoring in the library, it will save you a lot of money.

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  • 5
  • Katelyn from Fresno, CA
  • Feb-03-2013 I am researching this school and have not visited the campus

    This school is very cheap, which is what many parents and students are looking for in a school. I believe it is somewhere around $7,130.

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