California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

C-

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About California State University-East Bay

California State University-East Bay is a mid-sized, public institution in Hayward, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 9,809 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 48% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $71,401.

97%

Acceptance

$9,320

Net price

9,809

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

97%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,320

Average net price

$7,583

In-state tuition

$20,183

Out-of-state tuition

$17,831

Room & board

$1,029

Books & supplies

$22,850

Total cost of attendance

44%

Students receiving Pell grants

26%

Students with federal loans

$16,544

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$6,360

$30–48K

$7,031

$48–75K

$8,990

$75–110K

$12,015

$110K+

$19,397

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business24.5%

Health & Nursing12.6%

Psychology10.7%

Computer Science7.8%

Social Sciences6.1%

Visual & Performing Arts5.2%

Biology4.6%

Criminal Justice4.1%

Parks & Recreation3.9%

Communications2.6%

After Graduation

$71,401

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$55,546

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,602

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

9,809

Total enrollment

23%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

41%

Asian

22%

White

15%

Black

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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