California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt is a public four-year polytechnic institution located in Arcata, California, and part of the California State University system. Formerly known as Humboldt State University, the institution gained polytechnic designation in 2022 and has expanded its focus on applied, hands-on learning with an emphasis on environmental and social justice. Specific enrollment and outcome metrics are not reported in current IPEDS records for this entry.

Cal Poly Humboldt offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of disciplines, including environmental science, biology, forestry, engineering, education, business, and the arts. The polytechnic designation has spurred investment in new programs in areas such as cybersecurity, environmental engineering, and sustainable design, offering both bachelor's and master's degree credentials.

Arcata is a coastal city in Humboldt County in far northwestern California, situated among redwood forests along the Pacific Coast. Cal Poly Humboldt's setting informs its institutional identity, with strong programs in natural resources and environmental studies that draw on the surrounding landscape as a living laboratory.