At a glance
Average net price
$9,320
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
47.9%
Admission rate
97%
Undergrad size
9,809
In-state tuition
$7,583
Out-of-state tuition
$20,183
Cost of attendance
$22,850
Median earnings (10y)
$71,401
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 75.7%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (27%), business (25%), stem (14%).
- STEM14%
- Health12%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services9%
- Business24.5%~2,404 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions11.8%~1,156 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology11.5%~1,125 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences7.6%~746 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~722 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.5%~640 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~520 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~495 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~364 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~328 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication2.9%~282 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.5%~241 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.5%~144 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.3%~123 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~113 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.0%~101 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~101 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~98 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 1,534 | $49,638 | $17,140 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 837 | $36,306 | $15,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 499 | $39,260 | $17,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 444 | $39,638 | $18,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 404 | $39,264 | $15,500 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 374 | $38,566 | $18,654 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 368 | $59,738 | $15,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 341 | $32,359 | $18,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 319 | $37,605 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 288 | $82,891 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 278 | $99,479 | $18,875 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 238 | $35,332 | $18,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 226 | $28,968 | $16,625 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 219 | $72,131 | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 192 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 162 | $36,619 | $15,944 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 160 | $63,883 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 126 | $28,716 | $19,500 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 126 | $69,666 | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 112 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 112 | $58,229 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 100 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 97 | $62,200 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 94 | $37,003 | $19,544 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 86 | $80,056 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 83 | $84,466 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 78 | $31,830 | $18,261 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 75 | $42,683 | $19,470 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 74 | $37,905 | $20,306 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 73 | — | $20,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 72 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 69 | — | $18,638 |
| Statistics. | Master's | 67 | $83,165 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 57 | $78,406 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 55 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 51 | $66,592 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | — |
| Construction Management. | Master's | 50 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About California State University-East Bay
California State University-East Bay is a large institution located in Hayward, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 9,809 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at California State University-East Bay — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,320 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,583 for in-state students and $20,183 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,850 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 47.9%, a average completion outcome. 75.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $71,401 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
California State University-East Bay confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (27% of credentials), business (25% of credentials), stem (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Hayward, California (suburb), California State University-East Bay draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about California State University-East Bay
Q.How much does California State University-East Bay cost?
The average net price at California State University-East Bay is $9,320 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,850.
Q.What is the graduation rate at California State University-East Bay?
California State University-East Bay has a 6-year graduation rate of 47.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into California State University-East Bay?
California State University-East Bay admits 97% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do California State University-East Bay graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median California State University-East Bay graduate earns $71,401 per year.
Q.What is tuition at California State University-East Bay?
Published tuition is $7,583 in-state and $20,183 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is California State University-East Bay located?
California State University-East Bay is located in Hayward, California (ZIP 94542).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with California State University-East Bay at their official website.