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Humboldt State: Student Life

Campus Environment

Campus size:144 acres
City or town school is located in:Arcata, CA
Population of city/town:17,697
Online campus map:http://www.humboldt.edu

Living on Campus

Institution offers housing:yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):code dorms (100%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:86%
Percent of students who live in school housing:9%
Percent of students who live off campus:91%

Social Activities

Number of social fraternities on campus3
Percent of men who join fraternities1%
Number of social sororities on campus3
Percent of women who join sororities2%
Student activities:student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station
School newspaper(s)The Lumberjack, published weekly
Number of honor societies2
Total number of registered organizations183
Campus-based religious organizations:Campus Crusades for Christ, Latter-day Saint Student Association, Newman Club, Solid Rock, The Path, RELEVANT, The Vine, religious studies groups
Minority student organizations:American Indian Alliance, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Kaibigan group, MEChA, Multicultural Center, Powwow Committee; Asian and Black Student Unions
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:Concert, jazz, marching, and pep bands; choir, chamber ensembles, musical theatre, film society, orchestra, debating, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Student Alliance, team managers, German club; drama/theatre, dance, academic, departmental, social, and special-interest groups

Athletics

School has an athletic program:yes
School colors:green and gold
School mascot:Lumberjacks
Sports Offered:Men's basketball
Men's cross-country
Men's football
Men's soccer
Men's track and field (outdoor)
Women's basketball
Women's crew
Women's cross-country
Women's soccer
Women's softball
Women's track and field (outdoor)
Women's volleyball
Athletic facilities:baseball diamond, basketball court, football field
Intramural/Recreational sports:basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball
Club sports for men:archery, baseball, crew, cycling, disc, fencing, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball
Club sports for women:archery, cheerleading, cycling, disc, fencing, rugby

After Graduation

List of most prominent alumni/ae:Wesley Chesbro, California state senator and assemblyman
Stephen Hillenburg, creator of 'SpongeBob SquarePants'
Paul Lubitz, president, Holly Yashi Jewelry.

Data as of: 6/1/2022