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California State University-East Bay

Cal State East Bay

Hayward, California 94542

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

California State University-East Bay is a public institution in Hayward with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A large campus of 10.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,401 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,276.

Established
1957
Motto
Per Aspera Ad Astra
Type
Public university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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97%Acceptance
SAT Avg
10,422Students
17:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$71,401Earnings 10yr
$11,276Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-East Bay Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,055
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,935
Room & Board$16,480
Books & Supplies$1,003
Total Cost of Attendance$22,803
Average Net Price$11,276
Median Debt at Graduation$16,544
Monthly Payment (10yr)$175

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,059
$30–48K$8,500
$48–75K$11,087
$75–110K$15,190
$110K+$20,930

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,276

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

74

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (90)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
10,422
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15%
Black 9%
Hispanic 41%
Asian 22%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.5%
Freshman Retention78.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,546
8 Years$64,657
10 Years$71,401

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,800
Men
$64,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#257
Forbes
#477
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#145

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
22 mi(38 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
328 mi(569 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
439 mi(761 min)

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