College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Why Attend Humboldt?

Prairie CreekHumboldt State University enjoys a national reputation for providing quality education. Recent studies of science and research quality in four-year institutions indicate that HSU compares favorably with large research universities as well as with elite private colleges. In fact, Humboldt has the top-ranked programs in natural resources and sciences among public, non-Ph.D. granting institutions in the United States. More of our alumni go on to earn doctoral degrees in science and engineering than graduates of any other four-year institution in the nation.

The Humboldt RedwoodsIn addition, Humboldt's College of Natural Resources and Sciences (CNRS) offers quality instruction in disciplines that emphasize the human dimensions of science. Outstanding programs in nursing, psychology, and computing science complement offerings in the traditional sciences and natural resources. Unique educational and research opportunities are available to Humboldt students as a result of this unique alliance of programs.

Along with quality educational programs and opportunities for research, Humboldt students enjoy small class sizes, a long tradition of mentorship between faculty and students, a rich and diverse natural setting (see Outside Magazine, Sept 2001), and an affordable, public school price. We invite you to take a closer look at the departments and programs within the College of Natural Resources and Sciences, and to examine some of the data that support our claims of excellence, as you consider all that Humboldt has to offer.

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