California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA · Public · 9,809 undergrads (medium, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,360 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $7,031 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $8,990 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $12,015 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,397 |
| All incomes (average) | $9,320 |
Sticker tuition: $7,583 in-state, $20,183 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 44%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $71,401
- Median debt at graduation
- $16,544
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business25%
Health & Nursing13%
Psychology11%
Computer Science8%
Social Sciences6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Criminal Justice4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Communications & Media3%
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