Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University, the northernmost campus in the California State University system, sits nestled on California’s Redwood Coast, surrounded by miles of beaches, forests, and rivers. With 44 majors and 73 minors, there’s plenty to chose from. Many of HSU’s courses offer hands-on learning experiences, and students take part in hundreds of volunteer projects and internships. HSU has a longstanding commitment to the environment. Our campus has been named to the Princeton Review’s list of Green Schools three years in a row. Humboldt State students started the Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility, which has been adopted by hundreds of universities worldwide. With an enrollment of 7,900, we’re large enough to offer a lively campus and major research facilities, but small enough that students aren’t lost in a crowd. HSU’s hometown of Arcata was named by National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of its “50 next great adventure towns.”