Humboldt State University in USA

More than a Century of Humboldt History
On June 16, 1913, California Governor Hiram Johnson signed the law establishing “Humboldt State Normal School, for the training and education of teachers and others in the art of instructing and governing the public schools of this state.”

The first classes at Humboldt State Normal School began on April 6, 1914, with 62 students in a small building near the rural bottoms of Arcata. That December, Susie Baker Fountain became the first graduate and by May of 1915, the school would celebrate its first graduating class of 15 women. The school was established to meet the demand for qualified teachers, which were needed following a state-wide education statute. Accordingly, the school offered four teacher-preparation programs all based on the student’s own experience levels.

Why Cal Poly Humboldt?
Bold. Responsive. Responsible.
Humboldt has long been a place where students come to discover their futures, chart their paths, and become the innovators of tomorrow. Now, as Cal Poly Humboldt, that responsibility has more weight than ever — and we’re excited to rise to the challenge.

Cal Poly Humboldt offers a hands-on, impactful education in one of the most beautiful places in the world. So long as there are questions to ask and challenges to face, Cal Poly Humboldt will be here to find answers and solutions for today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Facts & Figures
Cal Poly Humboldt students enjoy an extraordinary college experience, taking small classes taught by professors who know them by name. They live and learn in one of the world's most beautiful places—near ancient redwood forests, mountains and beaches. We are located 275 miles north of San Francisco in the town of Arcata, which is recognized as one of the West's best college towns.

Founded: 1913
President: Tom Jackson, Jr.
Alumni: 82,000
Colors: Green and Gold
Nickname: Lumberjacks
Mascot: Lucky Logger
Full-time Undergrad Tuition & Fees: $7,864
Average Entering GPA: 3.47