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Cost of Attendance
Humboldt Costs
The following are estimates for the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Tuition & Fees | $8,652 | $8,652 | $8,652 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $890 | $890 | $890 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $11,836 | $14,306 | $15,018 |
| Transportation | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,598 | $2,598 | $2,598 |
| Total | $25,884 | $28,354 | $29,066 |
Teaching Credential: Cost of Attendance 2025-2026
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Tuition & Fees | $9,690 | $9,690 | $9,690 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $890 | $890 | $890 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $11,836 | $14,306 | $15,108 |
| Transportation | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,598 | $2,598 | $2,598 |
| Total | $26,922 | $29,392 | $30,104 |
Graduate/Post-bac/Western Regional Grad (WRGP) 2025-2026
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Tuition & Fees | $10,266 | $10,266 | $10,266 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $890 | $890 | $890 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $11,836 | $14,306 | $15,018 |
| Transportation | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,598 | $2,598 | $2,598 |
| Total | $27,498 | $29,968 | $30,680 |
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 ($8652) = $19,308/year
Example of Non-resident COA: $10,656 + $28,357 (on campus) = $39,013 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 ($10,266) = $18,258/year
Example of Non-resident COA: $7,992+ $30,680 (off campus) = $38,672 is the estimated cost of attendance per year.
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) 2025-2026
| Costs | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Tuition & Fees | $11,878 | $11,878 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $890 | $890 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $14,306 | $15,108 |
| Transportation | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,598 | $2,598 |
| Total | $31,580 | $32,292 |
AB 990
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 - $1110
- Arcata two bedroom - $1590
- Arcata single room in a house - $665
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 January 2025