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# California State University-East Bay

Public regional university in the East Bay with open admissions and low in-state tuition, focused on business and professional programs.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 37.657694, -122.054135

### Summary

Public regional university in the East Bay with open admissions and low in-state tuition, focused on business and professional programs.

### Description

Cal State East Bay is a public four-year university in Hayward, California, serving a commuter-oriented student population of about 13,300. The university emphasizes applied learning and career preparation, with business, management, and marketing as the dominant undergraduate major. The campus operates with a teaching-focused mission within the California State University system, offering master's-level programs and limited research activity.

In-state tuition is $6,084 annually, with total cost of attendance at $24,648 including room and board, making it one of the most affordable options for California residents. Out-of-state students pay $18,684 in tuition with a total COA of $37,248. Admissions are open, with a 96.8% acceptance rate, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted. Enrollment is primarily undergraduate, with working and part-time students common.

This school works well for students seeking an affordable degree path who prioritize career readiness in business and applied fields, particularly those in the greater Bay Area. For information on graduation rates, program options, and student support services, visit csueastbay.edu.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 110,574
- **State**: CA
- **City**: Hayward
- **Address**: 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
- **Zip Code**: 94542
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: https://www.csueastbay.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Suburb
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $6,084
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $18,684
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $24,648
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $37,248
- **Room and Board**: $18,564
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 13,333
- **Acceptance Rate**: 96.8%
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $-418,152,525
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's Large/Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: Research Colleges and Universities
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services