California State University, East Bay

California State University, East Bay is not difficult to get into. Around 74% of applicants get into California State University, East Bay each year. Out of 15,963 applications received in 2023, 11,824 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to California State University, East Bay, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 10/1 and the application fee costs $70.

California State University, East Bay Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of California State University, East Bay's admissions stats.

California State University, East Bay 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	75%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	36%
Waitlist	No

California State University, East Bay Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State University, East Bay.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	10 1	–

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California State University, East Bay does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to California State University, East Bay

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to California State University, East Bay

California State University, East Bay has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does California State University, East Bay Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at California State University, East Bay

What does California State University, East Bay consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Academic GPA	Important
State Residency	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with California State University, East Bay for more information on admission factors.

California State University, East Bay 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to California State University, East Bay, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with California State University, East Bay's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	California State University eligibility index
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California State University, East Bay?

Students admitted to California State University, East Bay have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California State University, East Bay does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2017, 75% of California State University, East Bay's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 36% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of California State University, East Bay students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 450 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of California State University, East Bay students scored 550 or higher, and 75% scored a 450 or higher.

To be most competitive at California State University, East Bay, you should strive to earn between 16 and 21 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 21 means you fall in the 75th percentile for California State University, East Bay's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 21, and three out of four students scored lower than 21 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for California State University, East Bay students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to California State University, East Bay

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to California State University, East Bay.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is October 1.

Transfer students can enroll in California State University, East Bay during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

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California State University, East Bay Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California State University, East Bay?

❌ Students who are admitted to California State University, East Bay must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does California State University, East Bay accept transfer credits?

✅ California State University, East Bay accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. California State University, East Bay accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does California State University, East Bay accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ California State University, East Bay accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to California State University, East Bay?

✅ California State University, East Bay is not test optional.

What is California State University, East Bay's acceptance rate?

✅ California State University, East Bay has an acceptance rate of 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California State University, East Bay?

❌ California State University, East Bay does not offer early decision.

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