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. With two scenic campuses—one in the Hayward Hills
overlooking San Francisco Bay and the other in the Concord foothills of
Mt. Diablo—plus a professional center in dynamic downtown Oakland, Cal
State East Bay is where all your possibilities come into view.
Awards and Recognition
Cal State East Bay received "Best in the West" ratings in August
2007 from two of the nation's most respected evaluators of universities
and colleges which provide their information to prospective students
and their families throughout the United States.
U.S. News and World Report -In 2008, Cal State East Bay was recognized as a "top–tier" institution among master's–granting universities in the West by the U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Colleges" guide.
Princeton Review - The Princeton Review selected Cal State East Bay as a "Best
in the West" college for 2008 for the fifth consecutive year. Cal State
East Bay students noted the following highlights:
affordable tuition
small class sizes
strong business, nursing, and teaching programs
accessible professors focused on students
Princeton Review also rated Cal State East Bay as a "Best Business School" in 2008.
Freshmen Learning Communities – A National Model
Begin your college experience with other students who share your interests and career objectives. The Freshman Learning Communities program offers guaranteed courses you need to meet major prerequisites and graduation requirements.program allows freshmen to select a subject area of clustered courses, along with peers who have similar interests. The Courses are grouped thematically in the Humanities, Natural
Sciences, or Social Sciences. This innovative program helps students to:
earn higher GPAs
develop superior writing and communication skills
graduate reliably in four years.
Recent studies by the Lumina Foundation and Syracuse University have recognized Cal State East Bay’s Freshman Learning Communities as a national model.
You'll receive individualized instruction in a small class setting,
supported by peer and faculty advising, counseling and mentoring. At
Cal State East Bay we're with you all the way to graduation day and
beyond.
Basics Applicants offered admission: 28% Students who return for Soph year: 81% Avg GPA of frosh after completion of 1 year:2.5 Student to Faculty ratio: 23:1 Average high school GPA of frosh:3.1 Year school was established: 1957 Mascot: Pioneers
Campus Setting Campus Size: 342 acres Location: Large town (pop. 25,000-74,999) Population: 145,000 Location description: 342-acre, suburban campus in Hayward
Test Scores 25th - 75th Percentile SAT Math 400-520 SAT Critical Reading 400-510 ACT Composite 16-22 ACT Math 16 - 22 ACT English 15 - 21
The students 92% In-state students 8% Out-of-state students
96% in top 10th of graduating high school class 100% in top quarter of graduating high school class
Men Undergrads: 4230 Women Undergrads: 6682
Social Life Groups with strong presence Influential groups include Greeks, athletes, some Christian groups, student ethnic groups, and various campus clubs.
Most popular events Theatre productions, campus festival, and sporting events are popular campus happenings. Popular places on/off campus Students gather at the University Union, Sweet River Saloon, Bronco Billy's Pizza, and Buffalo Bill's Brewery.
Academic Interests Area/Ethnic Studies, 1% Biological/Life Sciences, 4% Business/Marketing, 30% Communications, 4% Computer/Information Sciences, 4% Education, 2% English, 3% Foreign Languages, 1% Health Professions, 12% Interdisciplinary Studies, 1% Liberal Arts, 16% Mathematics, 1% Parks Recreation, 1% Personal/Miscellaneous Servies, 5% Philosophy/Religion/Theology, 1% Physical Science, 1% Protective Services/Public Administration, 4% Psychology, 5% Social Science/History, 13% Visual/Performing Arts, 3% School type Public Four-Year Graduate Coeducational College Calendar: Quarter system
