California State University-East Bay

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,634
Student to faculty ratio	24 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Hayward, California, CSU East Bay is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that CSU East Bay is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California State University-East Bay is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at CSU East Bay is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 49%.

CSU East Bay boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,995

Cost of attendance at California State University-East Bay in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,875

Cost of attendance at California State University-East Bay in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at California State University-East Bay received on average $8,540 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,540

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	588	55%	$5,072	$2,982,088
Other Federal Grant	588	55%	$5,344	$3,142,288
State Grant/Scholarships	570	53%	$2,563	$1,461,172
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	974	91%	$3,814	$3,714,906
Total Grant & Scholarships	974	91%	$8,540	$8,318,366

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University-East Bay students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University-East Bay students is 48.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.6%.

48.4%

asian 60.4% 177 students
African American 40.5% 81 students
white 59.9% 88 students
unknown 39.0% 16 students
hawaiian 43.8% 7 students
hispanic 43.7% 355 students
International Students 54.1% 73 students
Mixed Race 48.8% 39 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball California Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball California Collegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country California Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State University-East Bay provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University-East Bay offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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