Cal Poly Humboldt Ranks High in U.S. News 2027 Best Colleges List
Cal Poly Humboldt ranked 26th among regional universities in the West, 16th among public schools, and 12th among best colleges for veterans in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 rankings.
Cal Poly Humboldt secured the 26th spot in the regional universities in the West category in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, while also achieving significant placements in public institutions and veteran-focused categories.
In the released report, Humboldt ranked 16th among the Best Public Schools in the West Region and 12th on the Best Colleges for Veterans list. Resources at the university, such as the Veterans Office and the Dependent Connection Center, strengthen the educational experiences by supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Peggy Metzger, Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, stated that they are proud to offer an accessible polytechnic experience, adding that these national rankings are an occasion to celebrate the contributions of students, faculty, and staff.
The U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings are based on comprehensive analyses of academic quality indicators such as graduation rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, and alumni giving.
Meanwhile, the university ranked 8th in Washington Monthly's inaugural Top 100 Rural Colleges ranking, positioning it among the leading universities serving rural students. It also secured spots in The Princeton Review's "Best in the West" and "Green Colleges" rankings.