California State University East Bay

Hayward, California
4-year Public university
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Overview

California State University—East Bay is a public institution that was founded in 1957. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,114 (fall 2024), and the campus size is 342 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. California State University—East Bay’s ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #280. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,995; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,875.

#280 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Hayward, California
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1957
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
12,114 Undergraduates
Website http://www.csueastbay.edu/

Learning

24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$10,363
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $6,995
Outstate Tuition Fee $18,875
Room and Board Fees $15,402
$44,725 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

82% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$70 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
TOEFL Waived if

English is your native language or you have had three years of your secondary education taught in English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
30
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $--
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Pioneer Scholarships
Total Worth $500 to $10,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline January 31

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

12,114 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
75% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
12% Students graduate within 6 years