HSU Costs
The following are estimates for the 2019-2020 academic school year. These estimates are intended to provide a general idea of the cost of attendance here at Humboldt State University. Fees are subject to change.
Undergraduates: Cost of Attendance 2019-2020
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Tuition & Fees | $7,780 | $7,780 | $7,780 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,820 | $1,820 | $1,820 |
| Food & Housing | $5,420 | $13,120 | $13,120 |
| Transportation | $1,080 | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,460 | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| Total | $17,560 | $25,260 | $25,260 |
Teaching Credential: Cost of Attendance 2019-2020
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Tuition & Fees | $8,698 | $8,698 | $8,698 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,820 | $1,820 | $1,820 |
| Food & Housing | $5,420 | $13,120 | $13,120 |
| Transportation | $1,080 | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,460 | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| Total | $18,478 | $26,178 | $26,178 |
Graduate/Post-bac/Western Regional Grad (WRGP) 19-20
| Costs | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Tuition & Fees | $9,214 | $9,214 | $9,214 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,820 | $1,820 | $1,820 |
| Food & Housing | $5,420 | $13,120 | $13,120 |
| Transportation | $1,080 | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,460 | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| Total | $18,994 | $26,694 | $26,694 |
MBA students: Professional Program Fee
A fee is charged on a per unit basis ($270 per unit) in addition to the registration fees (and nonresident tuition fee, if applicable) for the graduate business programs. The estimated cost of attendance per year for MBA students can be found here.
Out of State Tuition
Undergraduates
Example of Non-resident Fees: 12 units x 2 semesters = 24 units x $396 per unit = $9,504 in non-residence fees.
Example of Non-resident COA: $9,504 + $25,260 = $34,764 is the estimated cost of attendance per year.
Graduates
Example of Non-resident Fees: 9 units x 2 semesters = 18 units x $396 per unit = $7,128 in non-resident fees.
Example of Non-resident COA: $7,128 + $26,694 = $33,822 is the estimated cost of attendance per year.
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) 19-20
| Costs | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Tuition & Fees | $10,652 | $10,652 |
| Books & Supplies * | $1,820 | $1,820 |
| Food & Housing | $13,120 | $13,120 |
| Transportation | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| Total | $28,132 | $28,132 |
AB 990
For informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990 Humboldt State University provides the typical market cost of a one bedroom apartment in the local area.
Arcata one bedroom - $870
Eureka one bedroom - $650
McKinleyville one bedroom - $800
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at Humboldt State University. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.