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Humboldt State University
#283 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Arcata, CA
  • 1,851 reviews
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    Humboldt State University Academics

    Humboldt State Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    49%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    71%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    45%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $47
    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
    • Biology
      175 Graduates
    • Business
      165 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      158 Graduates
    • Psychology
      156 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      148 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      122 Graduates
    • Wildlife and Fisheries Management
      116 Graduates
    • Arts
      84 Graduates
    • Communications
      62 Graduates
    • English
      56 Graduates
    98%
    of students say they attend class.64 responses

    Humboldt State Professors

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    21:1
    Female Professors
    50%
    Male Professors
    50%
    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
      4%
    • Hispanic
      5%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      3%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      3%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      8%
    • White
      74%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    86%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.109 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.109 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.108 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.109 responses
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