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.
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 - $875
- Eureka one bedroom - $750
- McKinleyville one bedroom - $825
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.
Updated January 2019