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Our shared commitment to better the world with our minds, hands, and hearts prepares students to take on the world's most pressing challenges with practicality and passion.

Hands-on learning focused on a more sustainable world.

An adventurous community and a campus near forests, oceans, and rich cultures.

Quality polytechnic education at a competitive price.

Discover something new: YOU.

Discovery is the heart of the Humboldt experience, from studying great writers to testing redwood soil samples to anything in between.

Get exclusive transfer support.

You’ll have the option to take part in our Transfer Success Course, which gears you up for a great adventure and successful future at Humboldt.

Build a real community.

Experienced faculty will know you by name, advisors are dedicated to your success, and you’ll plug into an alumni network that's 82,000 strong.

“You get to know your classmates and faculty well and develop really special relationships.”
–Calvin Tjosaas
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A welcoming, inclusive community.

Scholarships can cover up to full tuition and fees.

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College: the right choice.

Attending college is proven to lead to more career opportunities, better health, a broader worldview, higher earning potential, and so much more. A polytechnic education also focuses on strengthening the STEM workforce and finding solutions to the complex social and environmental issues of our time.