California State University, East Bay, also called CSUEB, was founded in 1957. It initially began as a state college and was granted university status in 1972. In addition to its teacher education program, CSUEB offers more than 35 undergraduate degree programs and 20 Master degree programs in 4 colleges:
In recent years, the university has repeatedly ranked among the best business schools and regional public schools in the West. CSUEB’s athletic program boasts of national championships in the women's outdoor track and field team, and the hall of fame features a stunning list of prominent sports personalities including Major League Baseball players, an Olympian, and several national record holders.

Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, business and management, and family and social work.
Not all applicants to Cal State East Bay are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 510 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 390 to 530 in 2007.
The most successful professors at Cal State East Bay are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 13,124 students study at Cal State East Bay (in 2007). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
Students participate in California Pacific Conference and Division III Independents athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
Hayward, CA 94542
General Phone: (510) 885-3000
http://www.csueastbay.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,154 | business management, taxation |
| Liberal Arts | 738 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, political science, history, economics, anthropology, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 264 | family studies, social work, public administration |
| Education And Teaching | 235 | education, school counseling, educational administration, special ed |
| Therapy And Counseling | 187 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 165 | computer science, computer networking |
| Science | 147 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, geology, marine biology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 122 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 84 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Mathematics | 79 | statistics, mathematics |
| Media | 76 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Medical Support And Technology | 70 | health service and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 67 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 58 | art studies |
| Music | 29 | music |
| Medical Administration | 25 | health care administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 13 | environmental studies |
| Engineering | 13 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State East Bay in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,407 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 1,142 | 29 |
In 2007, Cal State East Bay had a total enrollment of 13,124 students (10,933 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 27% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 94% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Cal State East Bay offers campus housing for 820 of its 10,933 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hayward, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,802 | 3,878 | 67% | 883 | 23% |
| Men | 2,314 | 1,498 | 65% | 377 | 25% |
| Women | 3,488 | 2,380 | 68% | 506 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 8 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,345 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,515 |
| Room and board | $ 8,739 |
| Room charge | $ 4,842 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,050 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State East Bay participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113800)
Cal State East Bay has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 118 | 89 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 53 | 57 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $113,590 | 8 | $115,785 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $70,208 | 3 | $67,108 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $97,139 | 13 | $100,384 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 66 | $94,505 | 40 | $93,266 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $76,183 | 42 | $75,756 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 54 | $67,199 | 54 | $67,563 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $59,511 | 19 | $61,068 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 171 | $79,638 | 155 | $75,620 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal State East Bay Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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