Public, Four or more years • NCAA DII, CCAA • Arcata, CA

California State Polytechnic University (Humboldt)

Four or more years, Public • Arcata, CA

Overall Rating

3.3
25 Reviews
56%
Would Recommend
Division and Conference
NCAA DII • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA
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Location
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA, 95521-8299
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Location
Town: Remote
Size
5,000 - 9,999
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree,
Master's Degree,
Graduate/Professional Certificate,
First Professional Degree,
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma,
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Students per Full Time Faculty
16 : 1
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Athletics

at California State Polytechnic University (Humboldt)

California State Polytechnic University (Humboldt) Lumberjacks

Men's Sports
0
Women's Sports
3
Coed Sports
0
Athletics Revenue
$6,054,818
Athletics Expense
$5,884,772

Top 3 Sports by Revenue

Staff
29
Head Coaches
7
Assistant Coaches
22

Sports at this School

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
91.5 %
Avg. Number of Applicants
7,013
Standardized Testing Policy
Neither required nor recommended
GPA Range of Accepted High School Students
17.40%
4.0
16.80%
3.99
15.40%
3.75
18.60%
3.5
14.90%
3.25
13.90%
3.0
2.90%
2.5
0.10%
2.0

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees
$7,864
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$19,744
Median Debt after Graduation
$14,500

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000$14,283
Yearly income $30,001–$75,000$15,000
Yearly income $75,000+$14,000

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation
$28,133
4-Yr after Graduation
$40,527
Employment Rate
95.5 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors
72
Bachelor's Degree
47
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Plant Sciences. - Bachelor's Degree
111
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. - Bachelor's Degree
301
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$27,733
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$36,894
Natural Resources Management and Policy. - Bachelor's Degree
302
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$35,992
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. - Bachelor's Degree
303
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$30,601
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$39,212
Forestry. - Bachelor's Degree
305
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$44,531
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$51,526
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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate
First year, Full Time Students
73%
Transfer Rate
27 %

Recent Ratings

  • Women's Cross Country Assistant Coach

    California State Polytechnic University (Humboldt)

    NCAA DII • CCAA

    DO NOT HIRE

    Date: May 1, 2026

    By Athlete
    1.0

    Would Recommend

    Do not hire this man! He has a track record of predatory behavior on and off the field . Creepy to women and a jerk to everyone else

    0
  • Women's Softball Head Coach

    California State Polytechnic University (Humboldt)

    NCAA DII • CCAA

    Horrible coach for a beautiful place

    Date: February 7, 2024

    By Verified Athlete
    1.0

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    IntenseDisorganizedIntensePoor Communication

    I was excited to play for Humboldt given the history the softball team had. However, I quickly learned despite how good you are or how hard you worked to be on the field it did not matter if you were not her favorite. There was a handful of players I personally felt should not have been starters but they were. It was sad to see people that deserved to be on the field were not. The players on the bench would get yelled at more than the players actually playing. Somehow it would be the benches fault for the players on the field making errors/losing the game. I never felt so unmotivated and unappreciated until I went to Humboldt. I lost all of my confidence and lost my passion for the game. I redshirted my freshmen and played the following year as a DH (sometimes). The only person I felt that was in my corner was coach Reid. When coach Reid left I felt things went south quickly and Shellys true colors really showed. She would talk crap about players on her team and make fun of the girls she did not like. Which made me wonder what she would say about me behind my back. I quit during my 3rd season because everyday I would dread going to practice knowing the favorites/starters would be the main priority at practice. My biggest regret is not leaving after my first year and knowing my worth. I wish I could still play because I felt I was robbed of my softball career.

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  • Women's Softball Assistant Coach

    California State Polytechnic University (Humboldt)

    NCAA DII • CCAA

    Should’ve been the head coach

    Date: October 15, 2023

    By Other
    5.0

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    MotivationalBelieves In YouCares About AcademicsDevelops Team Beyond The FieldUnderstanding

    Unlike the “leader” we have in the program, Coach Fox was someone I could always count on. If I had a bad day either on or off the field she was there for me. Like everyone, she isn’t a picture perfect human but she is a genuine and caring person. She cared more about us being good people in the world rather than being the best player. Anyone would be so lucky to have Coach Fox as a coach

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  • Women's Softball Head Coach

    California State Polytechnic University (Humboldt)

    NCAA DII • CCAA

    1.0

    Would Recommend

    Most of the practices were not adding value to the team and were not helping to improve team performance and individual. If she didn't like you, she would make it known to the whole team, certain people she would hate for no reason. Has done some very shady things to certain players. She doesn't believe in you and makes you feel worthless and unworthy. Never gave chances to certain people. Blames the pitchers for almost everything. She doesn't control her team. Very toxic environment that is created by Shelli herself, which makes for useless drama and makes players miserable. She is a narcissist who thinks everything she does is correct. Players made the practice plans. Every year, tons of players end up quitting. You were more likely to play if you sucked up to her and became her best friend. She doesn't hold errors accountable. Only certain players practice, and the others just run during infield and outfield. She makes promises and never keeps them. She talks about how we are a "team" but ends up talking poorly about all the girls. She commented at practice, "I only play straight girls," and has many other horrible comments. Went through a player's phone without their consent. She would be a crybaby on the sidelines if we were losing the game or were playing horribly. I have tons more to say, but I want this to be a manageable essay.

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