California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Acceptance Rate
Arcata, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,019
- Admitted
- 13,855
- Yield
- 6.9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's acceptance rate has risen from 76.6% in 2014–15 to 98.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 11,912 to 14,019 (+18%) over that period.
Its 98.8% rate makes California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt more selective than about 2% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 2%.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 6.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 11,912 | 9,119 | 76.6% | 1,386 |
| 2015–16 | 13,018 | 10,024 | 77% | 1,420 |
| 2016–17 | 12,966 | 9,996 | 77.1% | 1,295 |
| 2017–18 | 11,453 | 9,372 | 81.8% | 1,210 |
| 2018–19 | 10,957 | 8,414 | 76.8% | 1,051 |
| 2019–20 | 15,178 | 13,989 | 92.2% | 823 |
| 2020–21 | 10,198 | 8,683 | 85.1% | 546 |
| 2021–22 | 7,013 | 6,414 | 91.5% | 629 |
| 2022–23 | 8,505 | 8,350 | 98.2% | 961 |
| 2023–24 | 14,019 | 13,855 | 98.8% | 955 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,797 | 7,708 | 98.9% |
| Men | 6,222 | 6,147 | 98.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State Polytechnic compares
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Frequently asked
What is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's acceptance rate?
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's acceptance rate is 98.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,855 admitted of 14,019 applicants).
Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt test optional?
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt received 14,019 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,855.
Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt getting harder to get into?
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.6% in 2014–15 to 98.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.humboldt.edu/.