For more than 60 years, Cal State East Bay has served the Bay Area as part of the California State University system, providing access to higher education for a diverse student body and advancing regional engagement through its academic programs and leadership.
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Motto
Per Aspera Ad Astra — Through Adversity to the Stars
Campuses
- Hayward — undergraduate, graduate and credential programs
- Concord — select undergraduate and credential programs
- Oakland — professional degrees and continuing education
- Online — select undergraduate and graduate programs
President
Colleges
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education and Allied Studies
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Science
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor Online Degree Completion Programs, Minors, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master Online Degree Programs, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration, Master of Social Work, Credential Programs, Single Subject Matter Preparation and Certificate Programs, Doctor of Education
49 bachelor’s degrees, 53 minors, 35 master’s degrees, 25 credentials and certificates, 1 doctoral degree
| Bachelor’s | 3,145 |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 1,026 |
| Doctorate | 21 |
| Total | 4,192 |
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Business Administration, Psychology, Health Science, Kinesiology, Criminal Justice, Biological Sciences, Sociology, Computer Science, Human Development, Communication
Most Popular Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Teacher Credential Program, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Computer Science, Social Work, Business Analytics, Statistics, Public Administration, Speech Language Pathology, Counseling and Guidance
Continuing Education
Offers more than 40 high-quality continuing education degree and certificate programs for working professionals — many taking place in the evening, on weekends, or online. Programs are taught by instructors with industry experience and academic accolades. See Continuing Education.
Online Campus
Cal State East Bay is known as an early adopter, innovator, and leader of quality online education among CSU campuses. In fall 2019, 25.4 percent of instruction was delivered through online or hybrid courses, with 19.85 percent of instruction being offered completely online. In addition, 12.5 percent of students are taking courses exclusively online, and 61 percent of undergraduate students and 46 percent of graduate students are taking at least one online or hybrid course. See Online Campus.
Students
| Undergraduate | Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 10,397 | 1,339 |
| Part-time | 2,210 | 759 |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 60% | 64% |
| Male | 40% | 36% |
| Race/Ethnicity/Domestic | ||
| African American/Black | 10.1% | 7.6% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.1% | 0% |
| Asian | 22.6% | 19.5% |
| Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | 1% | 0.6% |
| Latinx | 37.1% | 17.1% |
| White | 14.1% | 23.1% |
| Multiple Ethnicity | 5.1% | 3.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| International | 5.3% | 22.4% |
| Residence | ||
| Alameda and Contra Costa counties | 7,311 | 1,210 |
| Other California counties | 4,864 | 465 |
| Other states | 96 | 13 |
| Other countries | 336 | 410 |
Cost and Financial Aid
Mandatory Tuition and Fees per Year
- Full-time, undergraduate, California resident: $6,995
- 72% of students received financial aid in 2018-19
- 62% received grants or scholarships
- 36% received loans
- 2% received Federal Work Study
- 43% of students received Pell Grants in 2018-2019
- Total of $141 million in aid was awarded in 2018-19
Community Engagement
In 2018-2019, more than 6,000 students enrolled in community engagement courses, developing practical skills while building professional networds and making a positive impact within our surrounding communities. The Center for Community Engagement works to ensure all students have the chance to apply their learning and develop real-world skills by supporting programs that connect students with the community. See The Center for Community Engagement.
Athletics
NCAA Division II — California Collegiate Athletic Association
- Mascot: Pioneers
- Colors: Red, black, and white
- Men’s: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, track and field
- Women’s: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, volleyball, water polo
- Student-Athletes, 2017-18: 246
Employees
| Faculty | 899 |
|---|---|
| Tenured, tenure-track | 353 |
| Lecturers, academic-related positions | 519 |
| Coaches | 27 |
| Staff & Administration | 864 |
| Full-time | 820 |
| Part-time | 44 |
Operating Budget
Fiscal Year 2019-20
$216.8 million
Gifts & Grants
Private Support
$7.1 million in the 2018-19 fiscal year
Research
$15.1 million in sponsored project contracts and grants in the 2018-19 academic year
Accreditation
Cal State East Bay is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and University Commission. In addition to institutional accreditation, a number of individual programs have been accredited by national organizations.
Cal State East Bay in the News
Keep up with students, faculty, alumni and friends.
Alumni
More than 140,000 alumni contribute to the economic, social and cultural quality of life in the East Bay and beyond. See Alumni.
Prominent Pioneers
Judy Belk
President and CEO, California Wellness Foundation
Ruth Bley
Founder, Bleyco Incorporated
Kelly Bowers
Superintendent, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Chris Brannan
CFO, Lawrence Livermore National Lab
Keith Carson
Supervisor, Alameda County
Scott A. Chambliss
Production Designer and 2002 Emmy Award Winner
Ping Cheng
CEO, Delta Electronics
Sam Cobbs
President, Tipping Point
Karen Colonias
President and CEO, Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Bita Daryabari
Philanthropist and Entrepreneur
Atul Dhablania
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dell SonicWALL
Justin Dillon
CEO/Founder, FRDM and Made In A Free World
John Garcia
Vice President, Government Relations, Kaiser Permanente
Gilda Gonzales
President and CEO, Planned Parenthood, Northern California
Janet E. Grove
Former Vice Chair, Macy’s
Tessie Guillermo
Chair of the Board, Dignity Health
James Hannan
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Enterprises, Koch Industries, Inc.
J.R. Havlan
Writer, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”; Emmy Award Winner, “The Daily Show”
Gaylord G. “Glenn” Henry
Cofounder, Centaur Technology
Cheryl E. Hurd
Reporter, NBC Bay Area
James M. Iglehart
Tony Award-winning Broadway Actor, “Aladdin”; currently appearing in “Hamilton”
Michael Jedlicka
Retired Executive, Walt Disney Studios
Marilyn E. King
Olympic Pentathlete, ’72, ‘76
Scott G. Kriens
Chairman & CEO, Juniper Networks; Co-Founder, 1440 Multiversity
Karen Luey
Chief Financial Officer, Mina Group
Matthew Mahood
President and CEO, The Silicon Valley Organization
Mark Mastrov
Founder, 24 Hour Fitness
Byron J. Miranda
Meteorologist, WPIX 11, New York
Karen Oliver
Founder and Owner, Karen Oliver and Associates
Nancy O’Malley
District Attorney, Alameda County
Richard Valle
Supervisor, Alameda County
Timothy P. White
Former Chancellor, CSU System
Gene L. Yang
MacArthur Fellow and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Library of Congress
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