Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Columbus State's yield is 26 pts higher than California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's
Yield rate - 2
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt admits 98% vs. 99% at Columbus State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtOpenfrom CaliforniaAccessiblefrom other states
- Columbus StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtTest-optional
- Columbus StateRequired for some applicants
How they read a record
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required. 30% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Columbus State
and GPA are both important; class rank and tests are both considered. 17% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | Columbus State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Columbus State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why