Overview
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.
The University’s mission is to provide an academically rich, multicultural learning experience that prepares all its students to realize their goals, pursue meaningful lifework, and to be socially responsible contributors to their communities, locally and globally.
Accreditations-
WASC Accreditation
WASC, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, is a non-profit corporation, formed in 1962 to promote the welfare, interests, and development of education in the Western Region. The WASC accreditation process aids institutions in developing and sustaining effective educational programs and assures the educational community, the general public, and other organizations that an accredited institution has met high standards of quality and effectiveness.
USP’s for International Students
Fall 2010 Enrollment: 12,889
Student Faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
Undergraduate Fields of Study:
- 52 Baccalaureate Degrees
- 67 Minors
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors:
- Business, Liberal Studies, Nursing, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice, Sociology
Graduate Fields of Study:
- 39 Master's Degrees
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Men's Athletics:
- Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer
Women's Athletics:
- Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball, water polo
Affordability:
Cal State East Bay rates high in value with among the lowest tuition fees in the U.S. for comparable institutions and among the lowest housing fees in the CSU system.
Location & Facilities
Cal State East Bay's three locations in the heart of California's beautiful San Francisco East Bay Area offer a surprisingly wide range of degree and career path options.
- Hayward Hills campus
- Concord campus
- Oakland Professional Development & Conference Center
provide you with an exceptional opportunity to achieve your educational goals. All locations are accessible by major freeway arteries and public transportation systems including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system.