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Cost of Attendance
Humboldt Costs
The following are estimates for the 2026-2027 academic school year. These estimates are intended to provide a general idea of the cost of attendance here at Cal Poly Humboldt. Fees are subject to change.
Undergraduates: Cost of Attendance 2026-2027
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated State Tuition** | $6,838 | $6,838 | $6,838 |
| Estimated Campus Based Fees** | $2,452 | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $934 | $934 | $934 |
| Living Expenses - Housing | $4,500 | $8,042 | $9,036 |
| Living Expenses - Food | $8,036 | $6,714 | $6,882 |
| Transportation | $1,948 | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses*** | $2,966 | $2,966 | $2,966 |
| Total | $27,674 | $29,894 | $31,056 |
Teaching Credential: Cost of Attendance 2026-2027
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated State Tuition** | $7,938 | $7,938 | $7,938 |
| Estimated Campus Based Fees** | $2,452 | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $934 | $934 | $934 |
| Living Expenses - Housing | $4,500 | $8,042 | $9,036 |
| Living Expenses - Food | $8,036 | $6,714 | $6,882 |
| Transportation | $1,948 | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses*** | $2,966 | $2,966 | $2,966 |
| Total | $28,774 | $30,994 | $32,156 |
Graduate/Post-bac/Western Regional Grad (WRGP) 2026-2027
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated State Tuition** | $8,548 | $8,548 | $8,548 |
| Estimated Campus Based Fees** | $2,452 | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $934 | $934 | $934 |
| Living Expenses - Housing | $4,500 | $8,042 | $9,036 |
| Living Expenses - Food | $8,036 | $6,714 | $6,882 |
| Transportation | $1,948 | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,966 | $2,966 | $2,966 |
| Total | $29,384 | $31,604 | $32,766 |
**Tuition and fees subject to change
These are estimates that are often made prior to campus-based fees being finalized for the year. Finalized tuition and fees are posted here.
*Includes books, supplies, computer expenses, and course materials fee
MBA students: Professional Program Fee
A fee is charged on a per unit basis ($303 per unit) in addition to the registration fees (and nonresident tuition fee, if applicable) for the graduate business programs.
Out of State Tuition
Non-California Resident student who do not qualify for Western Undergraduate Exchange or Western Regional Graduate Program are charged a per unit fee of $444 in addition to the baseline tuition and fees rate.
Undergraduates
Example of Non-resident Fees: 12 units x 2 semesters = 24 units x $444 per unit = $10,656 in non-residence fees. Total NR Fees plus tuition & fees ($9,290) = $19,946/year
Example of Non-resident COA: $10,656 + $29,894 (on campus) = $40,550 is the estimated cost of attendance per year.
Graduates
Example of Non-resident Fees: 9 units x 2 semesters = 18 units x $444 per unit = $7,992 in non-resident fees. Total NR Fees plus tuition & fees ($11,000) = $18,992/year
Example of Non-resident COA: $7,992+ $32,766 (off campus) = $40,758 is the estimated cost of attendance per year.
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) 2026-2027
| Costs | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated State Tuition** | $9,426 | $9,426 |
| Estimated Campus Based Fees** | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $934 | $934 |
| Living Expenses - Housing | $8,042 | $9,036 |
| Living Expenses - Food | $6,714 | $6,882 |
| Transportation | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,996 | $2,996 |
| Total | $32,482 | $33,644 |
AB 990/SB 467
For informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990 & Senate Bill 467, Cal Poly Humboldt provides the typical market cost of a one bedroom apartment in the local area.
- Arcata one bedroom - $1200
- Arcata two bedroom - $1750
- Arcata single room in a house - $740
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at Cal Poly Humboldt. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
These estimated costs were developed by analyzing up-to-date local rental listings such as Craiglist. We encourage families to consider how their own costs may differ from those estimated above.
Updated October 2025