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
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
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%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
California State University-East Bay graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($150,921 vs $88,910 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 734 | $77,567 | $68,257 | +$9,310 |
| Psychology, General | 377 | $54,436 | $50,706 | +$3,730 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 216 | $57,898 | $48,568 | +$9,330 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 188 | $68,231 | $61,296 | +$6,935 |
| Sociology | 186 | $62,427 | $52,657 | +$9,770 |
| Computer Science | 175 | $119,900 | $107,009 | +$12,891 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 166 | $64,835 | $55,378 | +$9,457 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 152 | $56,938 | $54,562 | +$2,376 |
| Biology, General | 134 | $74,010 | $57,214 | +$16,796 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 110 | $46,136 | $41,367 | +$4,769 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 107 | $150,921 | $88,910 | +$62,011 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 92 | $57,708 | $56,359 | +$1,349 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-East Bay?
California State University-East Bay has an acceptance rate of 97%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is California State University-East Bay hard to get into?
Not especially. California State University-East Bay has an acceptance rate of 97%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does California State University-East Bay cost?
The average net price at California State University-East Bay is about $9,320 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-East Bay?
California State University-East Bay has a graduation rate of 48%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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