California State University, East Bay

California State University East Bay is known for award winning programs, expert instruction, small classes, a highly personalized learning environment-and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. Conveniently located in the heart of the San Francisco East Bay, Cal State East Bay is situated close to business, cultural, and high-technology centers in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose. Established in 1957, the university offers affordable, quality education with small class sizes and a lively and diverse campus community of more than 14,000 students. Undergraduate students with residency in a WUE state who enroll full-time are eligible to receive a reduced tuition rate equal to 150 percent of the amount charged to California residents -- a savings of approximately $5,646 each year. Learn more about becoming a WUE student at Cal State East Bay.

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Supplimentary Information

Tuition

  • Through WUE You'd Save: $9,009
  • WUE: $8,613
  • Resident: $5,742
  • Nonresident: $17,622

NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are per academic year and are from WICHE’s most recent Tuition & Fees Report for 2023-2024. Fees are additional.

IMPORTANT: Verify full estimated cost of attendance with the institution’s bursar, admissions, financial aid or graduate admissions (for WRGP) office. Tuition rates for more specialized undergraduate/graduate programs may be much higher than the tuition rate for standard programs. To receive the discounted tuition rate, program must be WUE- or WRGP-eligible. You must apply by the school’s deadlines and meet their academic eligibility and residency requirements.

WUE Admissions Info*

  • WUE Rate for Transfers: Yes, all majors
  • Majors Avail. Online at WUE Rate: No
  • Separate WUE Application Req'd: Yes
  • Min. High School GPA: 2.5
  • Min. College GPA (Transfers): 2.0

*Requirements may vary by major

Application Deadlines

  • WUE Fall Deadline: 12/15/24
  • Freshman Fall Deadline: 12/15/24
  • Transfer Fall Deadline: 12/15/24
  • WUE Spring Deadline: 12/15/24

Quick Facts

  • Located in: Hayward, California
  • Type: 4-Year Public
  • Minority Serving Institution:
    • Hispanic-Serving Institution;Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
  • Campus Housing Available: Yes
  • Interstate Passport Member: No