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California State University, East Bay
Hayward,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate74%
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About CSU East Bay
California State University, East Bay is a public, state university in the suburb of Hayward, California. CSU East Bay was founded in 1957. The college currently enrolls around 13,141 students per year, including 13,141 undergrad students.
CSU East Bay Acceptance Rate
It is not difficult to get into CSU East Bay. CSU East Bay admitted 74% of all applicants in 2017. Out of 15,963 applications received in 2017, 11,824 students were offered admission.
| California State University, East Bay Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 74% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 75% |
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California State University, East Bay is located in the town of Hayward, California, in the suburbs of San Francisco Bay Area.
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College Info
CSU East Bay Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Oct 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Oct 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU East Bay is Oct 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU East Bay is Oct 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
CSU East Bay SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
440 - 540
Reading SAT Range
450 - 550
CSU East Bay Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,252
In State$36,879
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$6,995
$17,622
Fees
$1,242
$1,242
Housing
$17,012
$17,012
Books
$1,003
$1,003
Student Life
Wondering what life at CSU East Bay is like? There are approximately 13,141 students enrolled at CSU East Bay. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time20%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
13,141
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
74%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Oct 1
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