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California State University-East Bay
California State University-East Bay admits nearly everyone — 97.4% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether California State University-East Bay is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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California State University-East Bay occupies suburban Hayward, CA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $150,921 four years out. Faculty pay averages $153,660 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 9,809 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 75.7% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
California State University-East Bay does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 97.4% who got into California State University-East Bay did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, California State University-East Bay received 13,274 applications and admitted 12,851 (96.8%), with 994 enrolling.
How California State University-East Bay compares
| California State University-East Bay | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 97.4% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,583 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $71,401 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median California State University-East Bay student earns $71,401 — 10% above the California median of $64,778 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, California State University-East Bay prices by residency: $7,583 in-state versus $20,183 out-of-state — a $12,600 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
California State University-East Bay enrolls 9,809 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs California State University-East Bay's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
47.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a California State University-East Bay tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at California State University-East Bay
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $150,921 |
| Computer Science | $119,900 |
| Construction Management | $119,067 |
| Industrial Engineering | $93,793 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $77,863 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,567 |
| Biology, General | $74,010 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,022 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $68,231 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $68,227 |
| Economics | $67,155 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $65,655 |
| History | $65,217 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,835 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $62,720 |
| Sociology | $62,427 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,333 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $58,885 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $57,898 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $57,755 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,708 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $57,145 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,938 |
| Psychology, General | $54,436 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $53,147 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,136 |
Median earnings for these 26 California State University-East Bay programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $71,401 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional California State University-East Bay programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for California State University-East Bay?
California State University-East Bay doesn't look at test scores; its 97.4% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is California State University-East Bay's acceptance rate?
96.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 12,851 admitted from 13,274 applicants.
How much does California State University-East Bay cost?
In-state tuition is $7,583; out-of-state students pay $20,183. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do California State University-East Bay graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $71,401 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- California State University-Fullerton — 90.5% admitted
- California State University-Fresno — 95.3% admitted
- California State University-Los Angeles — 91.3% admitted
- California State University-Dominguez Hills — 93.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.