California State University-East Bay
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $58,200 within 10 years.
About This School
California State University-East Bay is a public institution located in Hayward, California with approximately 9,809 undergraduate students enrolled. California State University-East Bay has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,320 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $58,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
California State University, East Bay is a public university in Hayward, California. The university is part of the California State University system and offers 136 undergraduate and 60 post-baccalaureate areas of study. Founded in 1957, California State University, East Bay had a student body of approximately 11,544 as of Spring 2025. As of Fall 2024, it had 760 faculty. The university's largest and oldest college campus is located in Hayward, with additional centers in the nearby cities of Oakland and Concord.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 97% acceptance rate and $11,276 average annual net price make this one of the more accessible and affordable paths to a CSU degree, and graduates earn a solid median of $58,200 a decade out. The real concern is the 46% graduation rate — fewer than half of students who start here finish — which means you'll want to be honest with yourself about support systems, course load, and commitment before enrolling. Worth considering if cost is a priority and you're a self-motivated student who will actively seek out advising and stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,809 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
California State University-East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
Hayward, CA 94542
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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