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Humboldt State University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B-
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
71%
Part-Time Retention Rate
35%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$57
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    32%
  • 20-39
    46%
  • 40-99
    19%
  • 100+
    3%
Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    181 Graduates
  • Biology
    157 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    156 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    131 Graduates
  • Wildlife and Fisheries Management
    130 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    105 Graduates
  • Arts
    86 Graduates
  • Environmental Sciences
    83 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    77 Graduates
  • English
    64 Graduates
98%
of students say they attend class.64 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
22:1
Female Professors
47%
Male Professors
53%
Average Professor Salary
$108,612
Poll
55%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.64 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    2%
  • Asian American
    6%
  • Hispanic
    4%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    3%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    2%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    7%
  • White
    76%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
86%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.98 responses
Poll
85%
of students say professors care about their students' success.98 responses
Poll
81%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.97 responses
Poll
79%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.98 responses
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