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California State University-East Bay

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA · Suburb · 9,809 students
HSI
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Hayward, CA, 94542 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
OAK · Oakland
10 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$22,850
Out-of-state COA
$35,450
Avg net price
$9,320
Room & board
$17,831
In-state tuition
$7,583
Out-of-state tuition
$20,183
Books & supplies
$1,029/yr
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
Admissions
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
5%
Consumer completion
69%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
52%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
16%
Median earnings (6yr)
$55,546
Median earnings (10yr)
$71,401
Median debt
$16,544
Monthly loan payment
$175
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$22,217
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
22
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
44%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$24,527
Independent students
43%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
23%
Race & ethnicity
White
15%
Hispanic
41%
Black
9%
Asian
22%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$55,546
10 years after entry
$71,401
Business Administration, Management and Operations734
Psychology, General377
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services216
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General188
Sociology186
Computer Science175
Criminal Justice and Corrections166
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness152
Biology, General134
Fine and Studio Arts110
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing107
Communication and Media Studies92
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities89
English Language and Literature, General69
Public Health54
Political Science and Government48
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Institutional
Endowment
$21M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
48%
Avg faculty salary
$12,805/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,602
Federal loan rate
26%

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