About Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University was a public university in Arcata, California, in the far northwestern part of the state. It is now part of the California State University system and is known today as California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. The campus has long been associated with the redwood region and with a strong connection to Northern California communities.
The university has offered a broad range of undergraduate and graduate study, with strengths that have historically included natural resources, environmental studies, marine and coastal science, forestry, and other applied and liberal arts fields. As a CSU campus, it has also served students seeking professional preparation and transfer pathways into a public university setting. Its academic profile has emphasized hands-on learning and regional engagement.
- Public university in Arcata, California, serving Northern California and the redwood region
- Part of the California State University system and now known as Cal Poly Humboldt
- Strong environmental and natural resources focus alongside liberal arts and professional programs
- Transfer and exam credit are evaluated through official university and CSU policies
- Regionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission