California Polytechnic University, Humboldt

If you are applying to Cal Poly Humboldt, the regular decision application deadline is April 30 and the fee for the application costs $70.

Cal Poly Humboldt Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Cal Poly Humboldt's admissions stats.

Cal Poly Humboldt 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	5%
Mean SAT Score	1123
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	21%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	No

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	April 30	––

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Cal Poly Humboldt does not offer early decision or early action.

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Cal Poly Humboldt?

Getting into Cal Poly Humboldt is moderately difficult. Cal Poly Humboldt evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Cal Poly Humboldt accepted 91% of all applicants, approximately 6,398 of the 7,025 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Cal Poly Humboldt, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Cal Poly Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Cal Poly Humboldt Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Cal Poly Humboldt

Wondering what factors are considered by Cal Poly Humboldt during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Important
State Residency	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Cal Poly Humboldt for more information on admission factors.

Cal Poly Humboldt 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Cal Poly Humboldt, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Cal Poly Humboldt's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Cal Poly Humboldt?

Students admitted to Cal Poly Humboldt have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 67% submitted a class rank. At Cal Poly Humboldt 5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 31% were in the top 25% and 71% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	16.6%
3.75 and 3.99	14.5%
3.50 and 3.74	17.3%
3.25 and 3.49	15.8%
3.00 and 3.24	18.2%
2.50 and 2.9	13.7%
2.00 and 2.49	3.7%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Cal Poly Humboldt directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Cal Poly Humboldt considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 21% of Cal Poly Humboldt's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Cal Poly Humboldt?

To be competitive with other Cal Poly Humboldt applicants, you should strive to earn between 1023 and 1258 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Cal Poly Humboldt 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1258 and 25% of scored lower than 1023, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Cal Poly Humboldt student is 1123.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Cal Poly Humboldt students scored 608 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Cal Poly Humboldt students scored 653 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Cal Poly Humboldt?

To be most competitive at Cal Poly Humboldt, you should strive to earn between 22 and 28.5 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28.5 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Cal Poly Humboldt's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28.5, and three out of four students scored lower than 28.5 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Cal Poly Humboldt students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Cal Poly Humboldt.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30.

Transfer students can enroll in Cal Poly Humboldt during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Cal Poly Humboldt Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Cal Poly Humboldt?

❌ Students who are admitted to Cal Poly Humboldt must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Cal Poly Humboldt accept transfer credits?

✅ Cal Poly Humboldt accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Cal Poly Humboldt accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

Does Cal Poly Humboldt accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Cal Poly Humboldt accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Cal Poly Humboldt?

❌ No, Cal Poly Humboldt is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Cal Poly Humboldt's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Cal Poly Humboldt is 91%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Cal Poly Humboldt?

❌ Cal Poly Humboldt does not offer early decision.

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