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California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA · Public · Large suburb · Website

California State University-East Bay campus
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Admission rate
97%
Open
Average net price
$6,858
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings
$73,868
10 years after enrolling

Summary

California State University-East Bay is a public college in Hayward, CA with 9,809 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $6,858 per year ($4,576 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,868 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
97%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
13,274
Fall 2023
Admitted
12,851
Fall 2023
Yield
8%
of admitted students enrolled

What California State University-East Bay looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$20,807
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$7,993
Out-of-state tuition
$21,313

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$4,576
  • $30–48k$4,431
  • $48–75k$5,668
  • $75–110k$8,642
  • $110k+$18,326

Get a personal estimate with California State University-East Bay's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Freshman retention
76%
Median earnings
$73,868
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$16,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
9,809
Student–faculty ratio
22:1
Receive Pell grants
49%
  • White15%
  • Hispanic41%
  • Black9%
  • Asian22%

California State University-East Bay FAQ

What is California State University-East Bay's acceptance rate?+

California State University-East Bay admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is California State University-East Bay test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to California State University-East Bay?+

In Fall 2023, 13,274 students applied to California State University-East Bay and 12,851 were admitted; 994 enrolled.

Does California State University-East Bay consider legacy status?+

No. California State University-East Bay reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does California State University-East Bay require an essay?+

California State University-East Bay reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does California State University-East Bay cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $20,807 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $6,858.

What is California State University-East Bay's graduation rate?+

49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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