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Cal State East Bay is an above-average public university located in Hayward, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 8,165 undergraduate students. The Cal State East Bay acceptance rate is 96%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Health Service Preparatory Studies. Graduating 46% of students, Cal State East Bay alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,600.
HAYWARD, CA 94542
About Cal State East Bay...
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
- Branch of
- The California State University
Athletics Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletics Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
Compare to Other Colleges
- California
- Hayward
Branch Campuses
Branch Campuses of California State University - East Bay
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- gradeunavailableCalifornia State University - East Bay Online Campus4 Year (Online) HAYWARD, CA Rating 4.42 out of 5 12 reviews
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
November 30
Acceptance Rate
96%
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SAT Range
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ACT Range
No data available —
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available —
Accepts Common App
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Application Website
Admissions Website
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Will You Get Into Cal State East Bay?
Cost
Net Price
$11,464/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,659/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
80%
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Academics
Professors
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Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
73%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.116 responses
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.153 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.153 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
800 Graduates
Psychology
460 Graduates
Health Service Preparatory Studies
311 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
238 Graduates
Human Development
228 Graduates
Computer Science
193 Graduates
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
189 Graduates
Sociology
188 Graduates
Biology
185 Graduates
Nursing
171 Graduates
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Online Academics
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
51%
On Campus
23%
Online
26%
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
1
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
1
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Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,165Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,631
Undergrads Over 25
37%
Pell Grant
51%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
113 responses
Active, opinionated and unique.
33%
Commuter
22%
Focused, driven, friendly, live,opinionated
15%
Beautiful, smart, and amazing
13%
Quiet
9%
Driven
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Stressed
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Campus Life
Freshman Live On-Campus
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Day Care Services
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Poll
45%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.186 responses
Poll
52%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.222 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
121 responses
Very diverse and accepting
56%
Works for me
24%
Best (best choice for me)
7%
Diversity
4%
Underrated
3%
Corrupt
2%
Fast-paced
1%
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55%
of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.143 responses
43%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.145 responses
44%
of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.141 responses
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
79%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.85 responses
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California State University - East Bay Reviews
Rating 3.57 out of 5 2,003 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
CSUEB offers a solid education at an affordable price, which was a significant factor in my decision to attend. The lower tuition fees compared to other universities allowed me to pursue my degree without accumulating a huge amount of student debt, which is a big plus. The professors are knowledgeable and supportive, and I appreciated the diverse range of courses available, which gave me the flexibility to explore different interests and tailor my education to my career goals.
However, one area where I feel CSUEB could improve is in job search assistance. While the Career Center does provide resources, more personalized guidance and stronger connections with employers could be beneficial for students transitioning into the workforce. Enhancing internship opportunities and networking events would also help students gain practical experience and make valuable industry connections. Overall, my experience at CSUEB was positive, and I appreciate the quality education at an affordable cost.
- Alum
- 7 days ago
Rating 1 out of 5
By far one of the worst universities in the California State University, Professors in the department of Science are totally unprofessional and straight up inappropriate with students. The deans and department chair are morons. This school keeps cutting programs while overcharging “fees” and good luck living in the disgusting mold filled rat infested dorms that you need to take out loans for! Professors are leaving in drones and they instead are keeping the useless unprofessional professors like Gallegos, Curr, Tahir, Kotchevar, and many more my god. Made the worst mistake coming to East Bay, go to an actual school with funding and social life like SF state, San Jose, San Diego etc. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY HERE.
- Senior
- 2 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
My Stay at East Bay 2 years ago to now has been Pretty Amazing! Its very diverse with people from all over the world, the food is great and the Professors are pretty cool and lively. My favorite Professor was from Calc. II, that guy was both chill and funny. The food from the cafeteria is shockingly good, and the campus has a Taco Bell, Panda Express, and a Poki resturaunt that I like to go to.
- Junior
- 13 days ago
