California State University at East Bay
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$5,742
Avg in-state tuition
$17,622
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About California State University at East Bay
California State University at East Bay is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Hayward, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,141, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 26:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
73% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards16k
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
26:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
34%
Asian
23%
White
17%
Black
9%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
16,225
Percent of Programs Online
90% On-campus
10% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 11% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 10% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,742 | $17,622 |
Graduate | $7,176 | $16,680 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,080 |
On-campus room and board | $15,140 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,317 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $16,235 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,134 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,138 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $26,279 | $38,159 |
Off-campus without family | $28,191 | $40,071 |
Off-campus with family | $10,960 | $22,840 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
73%
Institution Grant Aid
51%
Pell Grant
56%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Golf
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
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